The Outfit (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, The Outfit is a drama and crime film directed by John Flynn, running about 103 minutes. “Nobody plays rougher than The Outfit...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A two-bit criminal takes on the Mafia to avenge his brother's death. Earl Macklin is a small time criminal who is released from prison after an unsuccessful bank robbery only to discover that a pair of gunmen killed his brother.
Who’s in it. The Outfit stars Robert Duvall as Earl Macklin, Karen Black as Bett Harrow, Joe Don Baker as Cody and Robert Ryan as Mailer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Outfit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Outfit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outfit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outfit (1973)?
- In US, The Outfit is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Outfit worth watching?
- The Outfit holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Outfit?
- The Outfit stars Robert Duvall, Karen Black, Joe Don Baker, Robert Ryan and Timothy Carey.
- When was The Outfit released?
- The Outfit was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.