R
2018    2hCrime, Drama
6.313%67%6.2
In 1954, nine years after the pacific war, Nick Lowell is the only non-Japanese inmate in an Osaka prison. Most of his fellow inmates are yakuza criminals, recognizable by their irezumi tattoos. Nick saves a yakuza named Kiyoshi from being hanged to death; the Shiromatsu, a yakuza clan to which Kiyoshi belongs, repays his debt by arranging Nick's release.
Directed by Martin Zandvliet
  • Jared LetoNick Lowell
  • Tadanobu AsanoKiyoshi
  • Kippei ShiinaOrochi
  • Shioli KutsunaMiyu
  • Min TanakaAkihiro
  • Nao OmoriHiromitsu
  • Emile HirschPaulie Bowers
  • Rory CochraneAnthony Panetti
  • YOUNG DAISTakeshi
  • Masaki MiuraKentaro
  • Ray NicholsonAmerican Stock Broker
  • Yasushi FuchikamiRyo
  • Shun SugataPrison Warden
  • Hiroya ShimizuBanjo
  • Hiromichi MiyaseSatoru
  • Go JibikiEiichi
  • Eita OkunoKo
  • YurinoStreet Prostitute
  • Syodai Hori-RenMitsuda
  • Kohji KatohWork Gang Guard
  • UatuTheWatcherSeptember 6, 2025
    Firstly, do ignore the ratings given by Metacritic and do keep an open mind before watching this underrated gem. Imho, It is unfair to compare "The Outsider" with "Bright", the other sombre Netflix's star-studded flick as both are in a genre of its own right. As a "Yakuza" movie, "The Outsider" storyline remained faithful to the 60' 70's yakuza genre with its typical subject of betrayal and honour, in other words fans of the "Yakuza Papers Anthology" won't be disappointed. Suprisingly, there are less dialogue which i find it essential to the storyline as it sets the zen-like mood and calmness throughout the movie. The pacing is so subtle and that one will not flinched at some of the violent scenes. The cast did their part very well although the chemistry between Asano and Leto could have been explored further. Overall, i enjoyed watching "The Outsider" and also the movie pays homage to the Japaneses classics. Highly recommended.

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