The Outsiders (1983)
They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.
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The Outsiders rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7/10· 108K votes
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic45%
TMDb7.2/10· 2K votesWith 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7/10 on IMDb and 45/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been positive.
About The Outsiders
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 of 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
Tom Cruise
as Steve Randle
Glenn Withrow
as Tim Shepard
Diane Lane
as Cherry Valance
Leif Garrett
as Bob Sheldon
Darren Dalton
as Randy Anderson
Michelle Meyrink
as Marcia
The Outsiders facts
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $33.7M
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Coming of age gang story explores class conflict thoughtfully
- •Coppola directs literary adaptation with respect to source material
- •Young cast members deliver performances beyond expected capability
What the audience disliked
- •Film length challenges pacing and contemporary audience engagement
- •Teenage gang dynamics feel dated despite enduring story relevance
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