Outside In

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Outside In

2018

1h 49m

Drama

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An ex-convict tries to readjust to life in his small town and forms an intense relationship with his former high school teacher.

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Critics Consensus

Brilliantly brought to life by tenderly empathetic performances from Jay Duplass and Edie Falco, Outside In tells a sobering -- yet thoroughly absorbing -- story.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

03/27/2020

Lynn Shelton wrote and directed two superior indie comedies, Humpday (2009) and Your Sister's Sister (2011)... Now she's back with an engrossing drama about love and circumstance, and there isn't a false note from start to finish.

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

05/24/2018

3/5

What keeps Outside In interesting throughout is the nuanced work of its so very watchable leads - especially Duplass, who spent the first half of his career behind the camera writing, directing, and producing film and TV with his brother Mark.

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Andrew Whalen

Newsweek

04/05/2018

Director Lynn Shelton brings a high empathic bar to Outside In, then dares the audience to clear it.

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Cate Marquis

AWFJ.org

11/30/2021

Edie Falco is outstanding in this film, creating a memorable character of remarkable warmth and solid values.

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Betsy Bozdech

AWFJ.org

11/30/2021

The beauty of "Outside In" is that it's as much Carol's story as Chris's. Both of them have been stuck in holding patterns for far too long; they need each other to spark change and growth.

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Nikki Baughan

AWFJ.org

11/30/2021

Shelton has created a film that finds dramatic power and emotional resonance in the smallest, most seemingly mundane of moments.

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Kalissa H.

@kali_416 Feb 22

A bit slow. It could’ve been shorter maybe.

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Julia R

@RT97578853 10/01/2023

Perfect sunday afternoon film. Had a weep. Love is love. I love the actors, how they portray so much with their eyes.

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Andrew H H

@RT20067623 07/28/2023

One of my favourite American Indies. So well paced. Good choice of locations. Food for the eyes.

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Chris W

@RT15647132 04/10/2023

Edie Falco should have gotten an Oscar for her performance in Outside In. She has got to be one of the best actresses out there now. Stunning subtle facial expressions, where you could see what she was thinking and reacting to. I wasn't expecting much from this film from the reviews, but I was totally blown away by the depth and incredible story and acting. I wish the direction of film would follow the lead of this brilliant movie. It seems the superficial and poorly thought out films are taking over the industry.

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Jerry Y

@RT82063185 03/24/2023

The performances feel so pure and real you get lost to it immediately. The tension between the characters feels unreal and gives the bittersweet and hopeful story a true meaning.

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Jason W

@RT10672415 03/05/2023

This is the type of movie I typically like, so I expected to like it and wanted to like it. But none of it worked for me. Edie Falco is an amazing actor but I thought she overacted here. I didn't find Jay Duplass nearly likeable or charming enough to have the mother, daughter, and the local hottie to be so into him. There were a few nice moments but all in all I found it contrived and stilted and unsatisfying

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Synopsis

An ex-convict tries to readjust to life in his small town and forms an intense relationship with his former high school teacher.

Director: Lynn Shelton
Producer: Mel Eslyn, Lacey Leavitt
Screenwriter: Lynn Shelton, Jay Duplass
Distributor: The Orchard
Production Co: Duplass Brothers Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 30, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 3, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $68.7K
Runtime: 1h 49m

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