The Outsiders
“They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.”
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.
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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
Hugh Walkinshaw
Soc in Concession Stand
Sofia Coppola
Little Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Festival / Special Debut
March 25, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 14, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.37x
+$23.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathleen Rowell
- Original Score
- Carmine Coppola
- Original Title
- The Outsiders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.7M
- Production Studios
- American Zoetrope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford Coppola
Kathleen Rowell, S.E. Hinton
Carmine Coppola
Stephen H. Burum
Anne Goursaud
Gray Frederickson, Fred Roos, Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Carmine Coppola
Original Music Composer
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Anne Goursaud
Editor
Dean Tavoularis
Production Design
Kathleen Rowell
Screenplay
Gray Frederickson
Producer
Fred Roos
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Outsiders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in The Outsiders?
The principal cast of The Outsiders includes C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe.
When was The Outsiders released and how long is it?
The Outsiders was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Outsiders?
The Outsiders had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $33.7M at the worldwide box office (3.37 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Outsiders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Outsiders was composed by Carmine Coppola.
Is The Outsiders based on a book or true story?
The Outsiders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "S.E. Hinton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Outsiders?
The Outsiders holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).