American Outlaws (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, American Outlaws is an action and western film directed by Les Mayfield, running about 94 minutes. “Sometimes the wrong side of the law is the right place to be.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. They will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.
Who’s in it. American Outlaws stars Colin Farrell as Jesse James, Scott Caan as Cole Younger, Ali Larter as Zerelda "Zee" Mimms and Gabriel Macht as Frank James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, American Outlaws has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Outlaws page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Outlaws tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Outlaws (2001)?
- In US, American Outlaws is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Outlaws worth watching?
- American Outlaws holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Outlaws?
- American Outlaws stars Colin Farrell, Scott Caan, Ali Larter, Gabriel Macht and Gregory Smith.
- When was American Outlaws released?
- American Outlaws was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.