Outside Providence (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Outside Providence is a 1999 comedy drama directed by Michael Corrente, starring Shawn Hatosy and Alec Baldwin. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Hoopla and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Michael Corrente
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Home Entertainment
- Budget
- $7M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Outside Providence About?
The premise of Outside Providence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a reckless incident, a troubled teenager is sent to a prestigious prep school by his father. Thrust into a world of privilege and academic pressure, he struggles to adapt and confront his personal insecurities. The experience forces him to re-evaluate his place and search for belonging amidst a challenging environment, while navigating a complex home life.
Outside Providence Themes & Keywords
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- pot
- cannabis
- quaaludes
- pesticide
- insecticide
- high school diploma
- dean
- watching tv
- card game
- disc jockey
- drug
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- barefoot male
- teen movie
- teenager
- eye patch
- dog wears an eye patch
- school
- cornwall connecticut
- pawtucket rhode island
- friend
- dog
- class
- boy
- three legged dog
- vomiting
- dorm master
- room raid
- nervousness
- speech
- toms brook virginia
- president of the united states
- middle eastern
- stinkfinger
- game playing
- jacket
- garbage bag
- touch football
- polishing a floor
- bug spray
- weed
- beaver
- dingleberry
- hoover dam
- tape recording
- fight song
- driving without a license
- driver's license
- blackberry brandy
- nodding off
Where to Watch Outside Providence
Stream it on Hoopla and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Outside Providence Cast
Shawn Hatosy leads the cast, with Alec Baldwin. Directed by Michael Corrente.
- Director Michael Corrente
Outside Providence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Outside Providence 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 59% User score
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Outside Providence Plot Summary
What happens in Outside Providence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Timothy “Dildo/Dunph” Dunphy, portrayed by Shawn Hatosy, is navigating his senior year in high school as part of the Class of 1974 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He comes from a troubled, working-class background, raised by a single parent. While his friends aspire to little beyond sitting atop the water tower and smoking marijuana, Dunph’s life takes a significant turn. His father, Pat, played by Alec Baldwin, is grappling with the heartbreaking aftermath of his wife’s suicide. Despite the tension in their home, Pat warmly welcomes Dunph’s friends during a poker game, unaware that they are there for more than just polite hellos.
Full summary
The whole story of Outside Providence, scene by scene
Outside Providence Box Office & Budget
Outside Providence grossed $7.3 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, 1.0 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$7.3M
1.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $7.3M
- Budget
- $7M
Outside Providence Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Outside Providence.
How Well Do You Know Outside Providence?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Timothy Dunphy's nickname in the film?
Cars in Outside Providence
21 cars on screen, including the 1967 Chrysler Newport Town & Country and the 1974 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE W116.
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1967 Chrysler Newport Town & Country Important role -
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1971 Chevrolet Nova Minor role -
1972 Ford Econoline Minor role
Outside Providence Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Первая любовь” and “Jótanácsok kamaszoknak”.
- Also known as
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- Первая любовь
- Jótanácsok kamaszoknak
- خارج از پراویدنس
- Deixa Rolar
- Les années lycée
- L'occasione per cambiare
- No puedo perderte por algo tan tonto como el sexo
- ללא השגחה
- Cannabis 101
- Далеч от Провидънс
- Hurá na to!
- Likteņa pavērsiens
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- Elämää oppimassa
- 아웃사이드 프로비던스
- Lejos de Providencia
- În voia sorții
- Перше кохання
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Outside Providence FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Outside Providence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Outside Providence?
Outside Providence runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Outside Providence released?
Outside Providence was released on September 1, 1999.
Who directed Outside Providence?
Outside Providence was directed by Michael Corrente.
More films by Michael Corrente Who is in the cast of Outside Providence?
Outside Providence stars Shawn Hatosy and Alec Baldwin.
Where can I watch Outside Providence?
In the US, Outside Providence is streaming on Hoopla and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Outside Providence make at the box office?
Outside Providence grossed $7.3 million worldwide on a budget of $7 million.
How is Outside Providence rated?
Outside Providence has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Outside Providence have a post-credit scene?
No. Outside Providence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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