

American Outlaws
“Sometimes the wrong side of the law is the right place to be.”
When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. They will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.
Where to watch American Outlaws in United States
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Where is American Outlaws streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About American Outlaws
American Outlaws is a 2001 English-language western and action film directed by Les Mayfield. The cast is led by Colin Farrell, Scott Caan, Ali Larter. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
American Outlaws was produced by Morgan Creek Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on August 17, 2001, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Les Mayfield
- Writers
- John Rogers, Roderick Taylor
- Release date
- August 17, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
American Outlaws cast & crew
American Outlaws was directed by Les Mayfield and written by John Rogers and Roderick Taylor.
The cast features Colin Farrell as Jesse James, Scott Caan as Cole Younger, Ali Larter as Zerelda "Zee" Mimms, Gabriel Macht as Frank James, Gregory Smith as Jim Younger, and Harris Yulin as Thaddeus Rains.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Rabin, cinematography is by Russell Boyd, and it was produced by Jonathan A. Zimbert and James G. Robinson.
Is American Outlaws worth watching?
American Outlaws holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 286 ratings, a more divisive western films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western and action, American Outlaws is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Outlaws
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Cast of American Outlaws

Colin Farrell
Jesse James

Scott Caan
Cole Younger

Ali Larter
Zerelda "Zee" Mimms

Gabriel Macht
Frank James

Gregory Smith
Jim Younger

Harris Yulin
Thaddeus Rains

Kathy Bates
Ma James

Timothy Dalton
Allan Pinkerton

Will McCormack
Bob Younger

Ronny Cox
Doc Mimms

Terry O'Quinn
Rollin H. Parker

Nathaniel Arcand
Comanche Tom
American Outlaws — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Outlaws in United States?
American Outlaws is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is American Outlaws in?
American Outlaws is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Outlaws?
American Outlaws runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is American Outlaws rated?
American Outlaws is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 286 ratings.











