# The Outsiders (1983) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-outsiders-1983/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Critic Score | 71% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 45/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 91 min |

## Quick answer

The Outsiders (1983) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Coppola’s greaser ensemble — early Cruise among a stacked young cast that launched multiple careers. Metascore 45/100. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

## Critics consensus

Coppola’s greaser ensemble — early Cruise among a stacked young cast that launched multiple careers.

## 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.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Glenn Withrow, Diane Lane, Leif Garrett

## Common questions

**Is The Outsiders worth watching?**
The Outsiders holds a 68% Celluloid Score. Coppola’s greaser ensemble — early Cruise among a stacked young cast that launched multiple careers.

**What is The Outsiders about?**
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.

**Who directed The Outsiders?**
The Outsiders (1983) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Outsiders?**
68% — the average of five public sources: critics 71%, audience 82%, Metascore 45/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7/10.

**Where can I watch The Outsiders?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Outsiders page for current options.

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