The Outsider_
"They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Outsider earned $33.7M worldwide on a $10.0M budget — a 237% return on investment.
Jacques Deray →
Year context
The Outsider was released 43 years ago in 1983.
CAST (20)
C. Thomas Howell
Ponyboy Curtis
Matt Dillon
Dallas Winston
Ralph Macchio
Johnny Cade
Patrick Swayze
Darrel Curtis
Rob Lowe
Sodapop Curtis
Emilio Estevez
Two-Bit Matthews
Tom Cruise
Steve Randle
Glenn Withrow
Tim Shepard
Diane Lane
Cherry Valance
Leif Garrett
Bob Sheldon
Darren Dalton
Randy Anderson
Michelle Meyrink
Marcia
Tom Waits
Buck Merrill
Gailard Sartain
Jerry
William Smith
Store Clerk
Tom Hillmann
Greaser in Concession Stand
HW
Hugh Walkinshaw
Soc in Concession Stand
Sofia Coppola
Little Girl
TW
Teresa Wilkerson Hunt
Woman at Fire
LN
Linda Nystedt
Nurse
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$10.0M
Budget
$33.7M
Revenue
+237%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Language
French
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (1,506 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$10,000,000
Box Office
$33,697,647
Profit
+$23,697,647
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Outsider 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.
How long is The Outsider?
The Outsider has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who directed The Outsider?
The Outsider was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in The Outsider?
The cast of The Outsider includes C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe.
How much did The Outsider make at the box office?
The Outsider earned $33,697,647 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,000,000.
What is the rating of The Outsider?
The Outsider has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 1,506 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama
KEYWORDS (9)
street gang
based on novel or book
children's home
coming of age
gang
juvenile delinquent
tulsa, oklahoma
based on young adult novel
teenager