The Outsiders (1983)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,514 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 1983-03-25
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch The Outsiders
- Stream: HBO Max
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Outsiders parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Outsiders is a PG-rated coming-of-age drama about class conflict and gang violence among 1960s teenagers in Tulsa.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Gang rivalry leads to a fatal stabbing and street fights, though largely non-graphic given the PG rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- 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
The Outsiders FAQ
Is The Outsiders good?
The Outsiders has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,514 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Outsiders?
In the US you can stream The Outsiders on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Outsiders OK for kids?
The Outsiders is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Outsiders is a PG-rated coming-of-age drama about class conflict and gang violence among 1960s teenagers in Tulsa.
What movies are like The Outsiders?
If you liked The Outsiders, try The Public Enemy, Rebel Without a Cause, Rumble Fish and The Wanderers.