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The made-for-cable Western The Outsider would seem to have its roots in the classic John Wayne theatrical feature Angel and the Badman. In the Montana of the late 19th century, wounded outlaw Johnny G... read more read more...ault (Tim Daly) is given refuge by widowed sheep farmer Rebecca Yoder (Naomi Watts). This puts Rebecca on the outs with her own people, a pacifist Quaker sect, and also incurs the wrath of a ruthless cattle baron, who has long coveted the Quakers' land--and who also was responsible for the death of Rebecca's husband. Not surprisingly, Johnny Gault turns out to be the traditional "good bad man", capable of solving everyone's problems--except, perhaps, his own. The Outsider first aired over the Showtime cable network on November 10, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 58 min.

Directed by: Randa Haines

Release Date: November 10, 2002

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DVD Release Date: November 18, 2003

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  • March 18, 2012
    I almost didn't want to watch this due to the "western" genre classification. This movie definitely has many bits of that, but I personally would consider it more a romantic drama. ....I have kept my eye on Tim Daly ever since Wings. He is very good, and I swear to god he is gett... read moreing better, and better looking. That aside..this move was well done, and enjoyable. Great acting all around. Good story, too.
  • September 28, 2008
    This movie went beyond your typical western to make one of the best westerns I personally have ever seen. A forbidden romance between two completley different people changes the life of each other, there new family, religous groups, and an entire community.

    While greed, lust, ... read moreand gunslinging still keep this western film true to format the idea of an "Outsider" who has typically been a gunslinging badass becoming romantically involved with a Christian woman from the plain people makes a more then interesting plot.

    The movie has everything from soundtrack, scenes, action, romance, plot, and actors. It does not miss a step and easily a five-star movie.
  • jusstpete
    May 13, 2012
    jusstpete
    Naomi Watts did a great job and the chemistry was good between her and Tim Daly. Overall it probably could have been a little better but still enjoyable to watch.
  • January 28, 2010
    Pretty good, liked it. Seems like there should have been more to the story and the ending unless they meant to make a sequel or TV show out of it. Over all it was good. Hated that just because someone feel in love or was a free thinker the community shunned them, this does go ... read moreagainst the love and tolerance of the scriptures I know. But stuff like this still happens today because of narrow religious thinking.
  • August 23, 2009
    I'm giving this 3 and a half stars because of Naomi Watts. She did a great job and the chemistry was good between her and Tim Daly. Overall it probably could have been a little better but still enjoyable to watch.
  • April 8, 2009
    Romantic on a superficial level confusing lust with love. I can't help but think that if he truly loved her he would not have allowed her to do something that violated her beliefs but would first become a member of the plain way.
  • November 4, 2008
    This could easily have bowed to the cliche been there done that but it takes a simple and wonderful approach to the overdone plot line. The bond between the gunslinger and Benjo is the most honest relationship I've seen on tv in a long time. I enjoyed this movie.
  • August 30, 2007
    Anther Tim Daly movie in my unopened DVD collection. I've watched this movie so many times, I practically know all of the words. How hot was Tim Daly in this movie?!! GOOD GOSH!
  • January 25, 2007
    The Outsider I hope this refers to stars a very rugged, very gorgeous Tim Daly. Excellent Western Romance!

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Jerry Weinstein
November 11, 2002
Jerry Weinstein, culturevulture.net

It is the casting of Naomi Watts as Rebecca Yoder that makes the film a singular affair. Full Review

Oz
December 2, 2002
Oz, eFilmCritic.com

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