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The Outsiders (1983)

โ€œThey grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 1,616 votes 1h 31m pg DramaCrime

#13 of 39 films from 1983 #1345 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola ยท Written by S.E. Hinton, Kathleen Rowell

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Overview

In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the privileged Socs. When a deadly encounter forces two Greasers, Ponyboy and Johnny, to flee, their struggle for survival and redemption exposes the fragile innocence and enduring bonds of youth on the wrong side of town.

Cast

C. Thomas Howellas Ponyboy Curtis
Matt Dillonas Dallas Winston
Ralph Macchioas Johnny Cade
Patrick Swayzeas Darrel Curtis
Rob Loweas Sodapop Curtis
Emilio Estevezas Two-Bit Matthews
Tom Cruiseas Steve Randle
Glenn Withrowas Tim Shepard
Diane Laneas Cherry Valance
Leif Garrettas Bob Sheldon
Darren Daltonas Randy Anderson
Michelle Meyrinkas Marcia
Tom Waitsas Buck Merrill
Gailard Sartainas Jerry

Facts

Release dateMarch 25, 1983
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresDrama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$33,697,647 (3.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0086066

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Questions

How long is The Outsiders?
The Outsiders runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is The Outsiders worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,616 votes, which places it #13 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 69%) and #1345 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Outsiders?
The Outsiders was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979).
Who stars in The Outsiders?
C. Thomas Howell as Ponyboy Curtis; Matt Dillon as Dallas Winston; Ralph Macchio as Johnny Cade; Patrick Swayze as Darrel Curtis; Rob Lowe as Sodapop Curtis; Emilio Estevez as Two-Bit Matthews.
What is The Outsiders rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Outsiders?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9886.

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