The Outsider
Philippe Jordan is a policeman prone to advancing the cause of justice by any means necessary. On his agenda is a powerful drug cartel working out of Paris and Marseilles, with a drug lord who is essentially inaccessible -- but not immortal.
Where to watch The Outsider in United States
KanopyClick a service to open The Outsider there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Outsider streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Outsider
The Outsider is a 1983 French-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Jacques Deray. The cast is led by Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henry Silva, Carlos Sotto Mayor. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Outsider was produced by Les Films Ariane and Cerito Films and made in France. It was released on October 26, 1983.
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Writers
- Jean Herman, Jacques Deray, Michel Audiard
- Release date
- October 26, 1983
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films Ariane, Cerito Films
The Outsider cast & crew
The Outsider was directed by Jacques Deray and written by Jean Herman, Jacques Deray, and Michel Audiard.
The cast features Jean-Paul Belmondo as Commissaire divisionnaire Philippe Jordan, Henry Silva as Sauveur Meccacci, Carlos Sotto Mayor as Livia Maria Dolores, prostituée, Pierre Vernier as L'inspecteur Rojinski, Maurice Barrier as « Tonton », and Claude Brosset as Antonio Baldi, gâchette de Meccacci.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Xaver Schwarzenberger, and it was produced by Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alain Belmondo.
Is The Outsider worth watching?
The Outsider holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 224 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, The Outsider is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Outsider
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Cast of The Outsider
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Commissaire divisionnaire Philippe Jordan
Henry Silva
Sauveur Meccacci
Carlos Sotto Mayor
Livia Maria Dolores, prostituée
Pierre Vernier
L'inspecteur Rojinski
Maurice Barrier
« Tonton »
Claude Brosset
Antonio Baldi, gâchette de Meccacci
Tchéky Karyo
Francis Pierron
Jacques Maury
Maître Cappa
Gabriel Cattand
Contrôleur Dumas
Roger Dumas
L'nspecteur Simon
Michel Robin
Alfred Gonet dit « Freddy le chimiste »
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Un travesti au commissariat
The Outsider — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Outsider in United States?
The Outsider is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Outsider on Kanopy?
Yes — The Outsider is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Outsider in?
The Outsider is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Outsider?
The Outsider runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Outsider rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 224 ratings.
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