The Outsider

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The Outsider

TV-14

2002

1h 59m

Romance

Western

Drama

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Montana sheep farmer Rebecca Yoder (Naomi Watts) offers sanctuary to an on-the-lam outlaw, Johnny Gault (Tim Daly), who is suffering from a gunshot wound. Yoder is a recent widow, and her decision to help the outsider doesn't sit well with her Quaker community. As a romance brews between her and Gault, it puts in jeopardy her standing among her devout neighbors. But when an evil rancher makes a play for the community's land, Gault's sharpshooting skills might prove his worth after all.

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Rated: 2/5

Dec 2, 2002

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Jerry Weinstein

culturevulture.net

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

Nov 11, 2002

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Diane W

WONDEFUL LOVE STORY !!!AS A ROMANTIC IT HAS A FREAT END.. IT HELPS THAT BOTH ACTORS ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/03/25

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Carole W

The director drew white hot chemistry from Daly and Watts. Tim, dripping with old fashioned alpha sexuality. Naomi dissolved into submission every woman longs for, bur seldom finds. What a brilliant reminder of what romance can and should evoke in entertainment. A feel good film that is sorely needed. Our culture has been hijacked by deviants and nihilists, who sadly make mostly “feel bad” film to further debase our world.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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Audience Member

Naomi Watts is brilliant..love watching her play any parts but she nailed this one even more than others.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Lila M

I loved this movie. Although the story isn't a new one, the acting and chemistry between Daly and Watts was riveting and made it feel new.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/24

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Audience Member

I love this movie; the cast is awesome!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Not your typical western. Reminds me of the movie, "Witness" with Harrison Ford, Very good plot and great acting by Naomi Watts & Tim Daly. Worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Randa Haines

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Tim Daly

Johnny Gault

Naomi Watts

Rebecca Yoder

Keith Carradine

Noah Weaver

David Carradine

Doctor Lucas Henry

Thomas Curtis

Benjo Yoder

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Synopsis

Montana sheep farmer Rebecca Yoder (Naomi Watts) offers sanctuary to an on-the-lam outlaw, Johnny Gault (Tim Daly), who is suffering from a gunshot wound. Yoder is a recent widow, and her decision to help the outsider doesn't sit well with her Quaker community. As a romance brews between her and Gault, it puts in jeopardy her standing among her devout neighbors. But when an evil rancher makes a play for the community's land, Gault's sharpshooting skills might prove his worth after all.

Director: Randa Haines
Producer: Darryl Sheen
Screenwriter: Jenny Wingfield
Production Co: Hallmark Entertainment, Phoenix Pictures
Rating: TV-14 (V|S)
Genre: Romance, Western, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 59m

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