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Outsider, The (2018)
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Outsider, The (2018)

Genre
Action, Thriller
Release Date
March 9, 2018
Studio
Netflix
Genre
Action, Thriller
Release Date
March 9, 2018
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
120 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
-
Director
Matrin Zandvliet
Producer
John Linson, Art Linson, Ken Kao
Screenwriter
Andrew Baldwin
Starring
  • Jared Leto as Nick Lowell
  • Tadanobu Asano as Kiyoshi
  • Shioli Kutsuna
  • Rory Cochrane

In the shadowy underworld of post-World War II Japan, an American soldier finds himself trapped between two worlds in this gripping action-thriller. Jared Leto stars as Nick Lowell, a former G.I. who is sprung from a Japanese prison by a member of the powerful Yakuza. Thrust into the heart of the criminal syndicate as a token of gratitude, Nick must navigate a treacherous landscape of loyalty and violence where he remains a perpetual foreigner. Under the direction of Martin Zandvliet and alongside a formidable cast including Tadanobu Asano and Shioli Kutsuna, Nick’s struggle for acceptance and power intensifies as he forms a dangerous bond with his enigmatic benefactor. As he climbs the ranks, the lines between ally and enemy blur, forcing him to confront the brutal realities of his new life and the true cost of belonging. This tense, atmospheric film masterfully blends gritty action with a psychological exploration of identity, crafting a suspenseful story of a man fighting for survival in a society that will never see him as one of their own.

Ratings:
62
SCORE
TMDB 6.2/10