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The Outsider

  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
31K
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Jared Leto in The Outsider (2018)
Set in post-WWII Japan, an imprisoned American soldier is released with the help of his Yakuza cellmate. Now free, he sets out to earn their respect and repay his debt while navigating the dangerous criminal underworld.
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An epic set in post-WWII Japan and centered on an American former G.I. who joins the yakuza.An epic set in post-WWII Japan and centered on an American former G.I. who joins the yakuza.An epic set in post-WWII Japan and centered on an American former G.I. who joins the yakuza.

  • Director
    • Martin Zandvliet
  • Writer
    • Andrew Baldwin
  • Stars
    • Jared Leto
    • Tadanobu Asano
    • Kippei Shîna
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martin Zandvliet
    • Writer
      • Andrew Baldwin
    • Stars
      • Jared Leto
      • Tadanobu Asano
      • Kippei Shîna
    • 254User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jared Leto
    Jared Leto
    • Nick Lowell
    Tadanobu Asano
    Tadanobu Asano
    • Kiyoshi
    Kippei Shîna
    Kippei Shîna
    • Orochi
    Shioli Kutsuna
    Shioli Kutsuna
    • Miyu
    Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch
    • Paulie Bowers
    Ray Nicholson
    Ray Nicholson
    • American Stock Broker
    Rory Cochrane
    Rory Cochrane
    • Anthony Panetti
    Nao Ômori
    Nao Ômori
    • Hiromitsu
    • (as Nao Ohmori)
    Min Tanaka
    Min Tanaka
    • Akihiro
    Masaki Miura
    • Kentaro
    Shun Sugata
    Shun Sugata
    • Prison Warden
    Hiroya Shimizu
    • Banjo
    Hiro
    • Satoru
    Young Dais
    Young Dais
    • Takeshi
    Gô Jibiki
    Gô Jibiki
    • Eiichi
    Yasushi Fuchikami
    • Ryo
    Eita Okuno
    Eita Okuno
    • Ko
    Syodai Hori-Ren
    • Mitsuda
    • Director
      • Martin Zandvliet
    • Writer
      • Andrew Baldwin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jared Leto grew out his hair and beard for most of 2016 to prepare for the role of Nick Lowell and have the appearance of an American prisoner of war.
    • Goofs
      The opening shot features large letters across the screen saying, "Osaka, 1954" while simultaneously showing a 1960 Chrysler Crown Imperial Le Baron.
    • Quotes

      Miyu: Do you know what your tattoo means? Do you know what it means? It's a fable. The koi fish who can swim up a waterfall becomes a dragon. It means you're arrogant.

      [laughs]

      Nick Lowell: What do your tattoos mean?

      Miyu: What? Mine?

      Nick Lowell: Yeah.

      Miyu: Do you get the same one as me?

      Nick Lowell: You have two koi fish.

      Miyu: I do. One swimming up, and one swimming down.

      Nick Lowell: I understand.

      Miyu: You do? Tell me.

      Nick Lowell: Well... I guess, in life, sometimes we fight the current. And other times, it's important to flow with the river.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Month in Movies: March 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Boparama
      Written by Frank Mizen

      Performed by Cavendish Music

      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

    User reviews254

    Featured review
    7/10

    Very Cool, Not Without Flaws, But Still Great

    I for one thoroughly enjoyed this Netflix film, which is rare. Not sure what th deal with Metacritic rating it so low because I found it to be above average compared to most streaming originals. If you don't know the story, go ahead and watch the trailer, and for me, I was immediately drawn in to it by the trailer, because I'm a big fan of Asian crime films. And this film was not a let down in nearly any way. I loved the story, such a unique one in the time of super hero garbage and needless remakes of classics. The story pulled me in and the world it creates is a well represented one, definitely channeling other very successful Asian crime films. The action was true to the genre and definitely satisfied me.

    Unfortunately not all the actors shined. Don't get me wrong, some had great performances, but others just seemed to be playing themselves, which I hate. As I said before, the world is well put together, seems very authentic with pretty good cinematography. I didn't like the pacing at some parts of the film but that really had no effect on the enjoyable experience. So I would say this is a pretty decent breathe of fresh air to see on Netflix, better than the majority of bombs that they put out into the public.

    I would highly recommend it.
    • neener3707
    • Mar 8, 2018
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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Kẻ Ngoại Bang
    • Filming locations
      • Japan
    • Production companies
      • Linson Entertainment
      • Waypoint Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,869
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color

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