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Outside the Wire (2021)

“Defiant by design.”

6.4/10 · 1,950 votes 1h 56m r ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#182 of 248 films from 2021 #1290 of 2168 in action

Directed by Mikael Håfström · Written by Rowan Athale, Rob Yescombe

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Overview

In the near future, a drone pilot is sent into a deadly militarized zone and must work with an android officer to locate a doomsday device.

Cast

Anthony Mackieas Leo
Damson Idrisas Harp
Enzo Cilentias Miller
Emily Beechamas Sofiya
Henry Garrettas Brydon
Kristina Tonteri-Youngas Bale
Pilou Asbækas Victor Koval
Michael Kellyas Eckhart
Brady Dowadas Bigfoot
Alexandra Szucsas Female Bank Worker
Gábor Krauszas Vasili
Louis Boyeras Marko
Velibor Topicas Oshlak
Nicholas Wittmanas Headshot Insurgent

Facts

Release dateJanuary 15, 2021
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
IMDbtt10451914

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Questions

How long is Outside the Wire?
Outside the Wire runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Outside the Wire worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,950 votes, which places it #182 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 27%) and #1290 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Outside the Wire?
Outside the Wire was directed by Mikael Håfström. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Escape Plan (2013), 1408 (2007), Derailed (2005).
Who stars in Outside the Wire?
Anthony Mackie as Leo; Damson Idris as Harp; Enzo Cilenti as Miller; Emily Beecham as Sofiya; Henry Garrett as Brydon; Kristina Tonteri-Young as Bale.
What is Outside the Wire rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Outside the Wire?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/28514.

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