The Outsiders (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Outsiders is a 1983 romantic drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring C. Thomas Howell, Rob Lowe and Tom Cruise. It is based on The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $25.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Based on
- The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Outsiders About?
The premise of The Outsiders without spoilers, adapted from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the gritty landscape of 1960s Oklahoma, the Greasers, a tight-knit gang of working-class teens, are constantly at odds with the privileged Socials. After a violent encounter escalates, two Greaser friends, Ponyboy and Johnny, are forced to go on the run, facing serious charges and the harsh realities of their world. Loyalty, friendship, and the search for redemption are tested as they navigate the dangers and consequences of their reckless actions.
The Outsiders Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gang
- brother brother relationship
- rivalry
- rebellious teenager
- dysfunctional family
- stabbed to death
- runaway
- death of friend
- teen angst
- 1960s
- greaser
- tulsa oklahoma
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- holding someone's head underwater
- gang war
- troubled teenage boy
- coming of age
- attempted drowning
- male bonding
- small town
- class differences
- puberty
- wrapped in a towel
- man wrapped in a towel
- slicked back hair
- bare chested teenage boy
- male wears underwear
- man in a shower
- homosexual subtext
- reference to pubic hair
- drive in theater
- homoeroticism
- church
- soda
- fight
- book
- best friend
- hospital
- vomiting
- cult movie cast
- writing
- burn wound
- burn injury
- orphan
- reading a letter
- cult film
- homicide
- shot to death
- reference to robert frost
- hiding out
- watching a movie
The Outsiders Cast
C. Thomas Howell leads the cast, with Rob Lowe and Tom Cruise. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Francis Ford Coppola
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The Outsiders Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Outsiders 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 72% User score
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The Outsiders Plot Summary
What happens in The Outsiders from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Ponyboy Curtis reflecting on his life while writing at his desk. He recounts an evening stroll home from the cinema. As he playfully dribbles a ball, he echoes lines from the film he just watched, when suddenly, a gang of boys in a red Corvair confronts him. They taunt him for his greasy hair, derisively calling him a greaser. Attempting to escape, he is swiftly overpowered; one of the boys pins Ponyboy down and mockingly threatens to give him a haircut. His cries for help draw the attention of his older brothers, Darrel and Sodapop, alongside their friends: Johnny Cade, Dallas Winston, Steve Randall, and Two-Bit Matthews, who rush to his aid and drive off the attackers.
Full summary
The whole story of The Outsiders, scene by scene
The Outsiders Box Office
The Outsiders grossed $25.9 million worldwide. $25.8 million came from the US and Canada and $17,841 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25.9M
- US & Canada
- $25.8M
- International
- $17.8K
The Outsiders Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 3 trailers, 5 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Trailer The Complete Novel | Trailer
- Clip Drive-In Cinema
- Clip The Rumble Build-Up (Director's Cut)
How Well Do You Know The Outsiders?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character that narrates the story?
Cars in The Outsiders
48 cars on screen, including the 1965 Chevrolet Corvair and the 1965 Ford Mustang.
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1965 Chevrolet Corvair Important role -
1965 Ford Mustang Important role -
1966 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1966 Buick Skylark Minor role
The Outsiders Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “I ragazzi della 56° strada” and “The Outsiders: The Complete Novel”.
- Also known as
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- I ragazzi della 56° strada
- The Outsiders: The Complete Novel
- Die Outsider - Rebellen ohne Grund
- Schooiers
- आउटसाइडर्स
- I Ragazzi Della 56a Strada
- 局外人
- 小教父
- Die Outsider
- I ragazzi della 56ª strada
- Os Marginais
- Rebeldes
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- Изгои
- Ztracenci
- A kívülállók
- Outsideren
- Επαναστάτες Χωρίς Αύριο
- נערי הכרך
- Vidas Sem Rumo
- 아웃사이더
- アウトサイダー
- Dışarıdakiler
- Wyrzutki
- Les inadaptés
- Proscrișii
- The Outsiders - Kolmen jengi
- Аутсајдери, გარიყულნი
- Pašaliniai
- Аутсайдерите
- Rebels
- Вигнанці
- ดิ เอ้าท์ไซเดอร์ แก๊งทรนง
- Los marginados
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The Outsiders FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Outsiders, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Outsiders?
The Outsiders runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Outsiders released?
The Outsiders was released on March 25, 1983.
Who directed The Outsiders?
The Outsiders was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
More films by Francis Ford Coppola Who is in the cast of The Outsiders?
The Outsiders stars C. Thomas Howell, Rob Lowe and Tom Cruise, among 7 credited actors.
How much did The Outsiders make at the box office?
The Outsiders grossed $25.9 million worldwide ($25.8 million domestic, $17,841 international).
How is The Outsiders rated?
The Outsiders has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is The Outsiders based on a book?
Yes. The Outsiders is adapted from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton.
Does The Outsiders have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Outsiders has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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