The Outsider
A former American G.I. joins a yakuza family after his release from prison in post-World War II Osaka.
Where to watch The Outsider in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Google Play MoviesClick a service to open The Outsider there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Outsider streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Outsider
The Outsider is a 2018 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Martin Zandvliet. The cast is led by Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shiina. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Outsider was produced by Waypoint Entertainment and Linson Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on March 9, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Martin Zandvliet
- Writers
- Andrew Baldwin
- Release date
- March 9, 2018
- OTT release
- March 9, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Waypoint Entertainment, Linson Entertainment
The Outsider cast & crew
The Outsider was directed by Martin Zandvliet and written by Andrew Baldwin.
The cast features Jared Leto as Nick Lowell, Tadanobu Asano as Kiyoshi, Kippei Shiina as Orochi, Shioli Kutsuna as Miyu, Min Tanaka as Akihiro, and Nao Omori as Hiromitsu.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Ken Kao and Art Linson.
Is The Outsider worth watching?
The Outsider holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 691 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, The Outsider is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Outsider
In United States, you can stream The Outsider on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 9, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Outsider
Jared Leto
Nick Lowell
Tadanobu Asano
Kiyoshi
Kippei Shiina
Orochi
Shioli Kutsuna
Miyu
Min Tanaka
Akihiro
Nao Omori
Hiromitsu
Emile Hirsch
Paulie Bowers
Rory Cochrane
Anthony Panetti
YOUNG DAIS
Takeshi
Masaki Miura
Kentaro
Ray Nicholson
American Stock Broker
Yasushi Fuchikami
Ryo
The Outsider — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Outsider in United States?
The Outsider is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Outsider on Netflix?
Yes — The Outsider is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Outsider in?
The Outsider is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Outsider?
The Outsider runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Outsider rated?
The Outsider is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 691 ratings.
▸When did The Outsider release on OTT?
The Outsider became available digitally on March 9, 2018.
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