The Outsiders
They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.
1983 • 91 min • Crime · Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
- 72 Audience · 1579 · 49%
In 1960s Tulsa, two rival teen gangs from opposite sides of the tracks clash, leading to tragic consequences. This coming-of-age story follows Greasers Ponyboy and Johnny as they navigate loyalty, prejudice, and the harsh realities of their world.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Frequent teen gang violence, including stabbings and beatings
- Underage smoking and drinking
- Some mild language and suggestive remarks
What it models well
- Loyalty and friendship
- Empathy for others
- Consequences of violence
- Standing up for what
Talk about it after
- Why do the Greasers and Socs fight?
- What does it mean to be "golden"?
- How do choices impact friendships and lives?
- Are the characters good or bad?
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Top billed cast
Director: Francis Ford Coppola • Crew: Kathleen Rowell
Trailers & clips
THE OUTSIDERS Reunion with Francis Ford Coppola, Ralph Macchio & C. Thomas Howell
Johnny Kills a Soc
The Rumble: Greasers vs. Socs
Auditions
Interview with Director Francis Ford Coppola
Q&A with Francis Ford Coppola
Stay Gold Ponyboy | Video Essay by Kaleem Aftab
Stay Gold
Reviewer notes
RecommendedHmmm. Francis Ford Coppola has creatively produced a piece of superbly photographed and frequently quite intimate observational cinema here this is far more remarkable for it's casting than for anything especially innovative about the story or the characterisations. Indeed had seven of this cast not gone on to great and good things - to varying degrees - then I'm afraid I can't think this film would rate much bett...
Recommended_**Artsy teen melodrama in mid-60’s Oklahoma from the perspective of a 16 year-old**_ In the Tulsa area in 1965 the rivalry between the Greasers (poor kids) and the Socs (rich kids) heats up after a gang member is killed. The Greasers supposedly responsible flee the area (C. Thomas Howell and Ralph Macchio), but ironically end up being viewed as heroes. Matt Dillon costars while the notable peripheral cast incl...
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.2/10 (1,579)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Box office
- $33,697,647
- IMDb
- tt0086066