Band of Outsiders (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1964, Band of Outsiders is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 97 minutes. “A Who-Dunit, Who's Got-It, Where-Is-It-Now Wild One From That "Breathless" director Jean-Luc Godard!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cinephile slackers Franz and Arthur spend their days mimicking the antiheroes of Hollywood noirs and Westerns while pursuing the lovely Odile. The misfit trio upends convention at every turn, be it through choreographed dances in cafés or frolicsome romps through the Louvre. Eventually, their romantic view of outlaws pushes them to plan their own heist, but their inexperience may send them out in a blaze of glory -- which could be just what they want.
Who’s in it. Band of Outsiders stars Anna Karina as Odile, Claude Brasseur as Arthur, Sami Frey as Franz and Danièle Girard as English Teacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Band of Outsiders has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $182.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Band of Outsiders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Band of Outsiders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Band of Outsiders (1964)?
- In US, Band of Outsiders is available to stream on Darkroom. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Band of Outsiders worth watching?
- Band of Outsiders holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Band of Outsiders?
- Band of Outsiders stars Anna Karina, Claude Brasseur, Sami Frey, Danièle Girard and Louisa Colpeyn.
- When was Band of Outsiders released?
- Band of Outsiders was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.