The Outsiders

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The Outsiders

PG

1983

1h 31m

Drama

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A teen gang in rural Oklahoma, the Greasers are perpetually at odds with the Socials, a rival group. When Greasers Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny (Ralph Macchio) get into a brawl that ends in the death of a Social member, the boys are forced to go into hiding. Soon Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas (Matt Dillon) and their other Greaser buddies, must contend with the consequences of their violent lives. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.

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Critics Consensus

The cracks continue to show in Coppola's directorial style, but The Outsiders remains a blustery, weird, and fun adaptation of the classic novel.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

10/15/2021

4/5

It's beautifully shot, written and paced, but the cast, really, is the thing.

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

10/14/2021

3/5

The movie is sincerely anguished, sensitive to class. It can also wobble alarmingly.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

10/14/2021

5/5

It is a movie with the heartfelt old-fashioned urgency of a Hollywood film from much further back, with the Brat Pack in this film the equivalent of the Dead End Kids who made Angels With Dirty Faces in the 1930s.

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Megan Fisher

Loud and Clear Reviews

01/11/2025

It’s about as realistic a depiction as West Side Story, but Coppola tells the story with a moving sympathy and romance.

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Harry Solomons

Loud and Clear Reviews

01/08/2025

3.5/5

Uniquely and stunningly overdramatic, The Outsiders is turned by Francis Ford Coppola and his cast, against all odds, into an incredibly engrossing picture.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

03/26/2023

4/5

The Outsiders - The Complete Novel becomes a stronger film because of Coppola's decision to restore deleted scenes and give the film a new score and soundtrack.

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Lee S

Jan 16

I loved this movie growing up in the 1980's. To see this movie as an adult just wow. The complete novel version is great. The big screen at the movie theater was a awesome experience. Stay Gold!

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sauce1974

05/01/2024

This movie is timeless.

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Daniel

05/22/2021

We liked it because it stirred our emotions.

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Fantazynerd 1

@RT48179632 3h

Cast was great and the story was amazing. Will read the book eventually

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Vincent S

@Vin_E_At_The_Movies 4h

This review is for the original cut and the extended Novel version. The Outsiders is an underrated masterpiece and Coppola’s third best movie. A visually perfect and breathtaking, perfectly adapted coming-of-age classic. A cast of future stars are all excellent here. Everything about this emotional powerhouse is strong and satisfying. After multiple viewings I see more beauty every time I revisit it. Ralph Macchio gives the most understated and strong performance of the bunch. Also my love of Matt Dillon builds from his performance here. He is as underrated as this movie is. The longer, novel version is perfect also and adds more beauty and power and great Elvis songs.

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Easton B

@Ebmoviemaster2026 6d

Here is my spoiler free review on the outsiders and I had a really good time with this movie. The cast does a really good job at capturing the characters from the book. It is really emotional. The music sets the mood for certain scenes perfectly. The characters are very well developed. The themes that are taught in this movie are amazing. I personally think that the opening song is one of the best original songs for a movie of all time. Overall it is a really good movie and will make you cry.

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Synopsis

A teen gang in rural Oklahoma, the Greasers are perpetually at odds with the Socials, a rival group. When Greasers Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny (Ralph Macchio) get into a brawl that ends in the death of a Social member, the boys are forced to go into hiding. Soon Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas (Matt Dillon) and their other Greaser buddies, must contend with the consequences of their violent lives. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Producer: Gray Frederickson, Fred Roos
Screenwriter: S.E. Hinton, Kathleen Rowell
Distributor: Warner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co: Zoetrope Studios
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 25, 1983, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2009
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround