The Outsider (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1981, The Outsider is a drama film directed by Béla Tarr, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. A talented but irresponsible violinist ruins his marriage with his drinking and antisocial behaviour.
Who’s in it. The Outsider stars András Szabó as András, Jolan Fodor as Kata, Imre Donko as Csotesz and Istvan Bolla as Balázs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Outsider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Curzon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Outsider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outsider tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outsider (1981)?
- In GB, The Outsider is available to stream on Curzon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Outsider worth watching?
- The Outsider holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Outsider?
- The Outsider stars András Szabó, Jolan Fodor, Imre Donko, Istvan Bolla and Ferenc Jánossy.
- When was The Outsider released?
- The Outsider was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.