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Outside Providence

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Outside Providence

R

Released Sep 1, 1999

1h 43m

Comedy

Drama

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In this coming-of-age comedy, Tim Dunphy (Shawn Hatosy) is leading a go-nowhere existence, spending his days smoking pot and hanging out with his best friend, Drugs Delaney (Jon Abrahams). But Tim's lazy days of getting high are jettisoned after a brush with the law convinces his blue-collar dad (Alec Baldwin) to send him to a Connecticut prep school. The one saving grace of the new school is Jane (Amy Smart), a fellow student Tim falls for immediately.

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Critics Consensus

Miscasted performers and humor miss the mark.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

This is a sweet, funny little movie, and with luck it can survive the marketing con job. Outside Providence is winning enough on its own terms.

Mar 6, 2018

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 22, 2002

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Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

The movie reeks of the kind of atmosphere that makes you reach for the Lysol.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

Both absurdly hilarious and genuinely insightful (sometimes wickedly so).

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 26, 2023

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

The role could be a cliché, but Baldwin, sitting in his grim living room eating ice cream out of the carton and watching some stupid variety show, turns Old Man Dunphy into someone we all know.

Rated: B

Sep 2, 2022

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Joe Lozito

Big Picture Big Sound

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 14, 2007

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Vik D

so many quotable lines. a film with a lot of heart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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Geke g

So well written scenes and good directing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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John M

The part with the letter is hilarious, the story is decent and has some smaller laughs throughout the movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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Roy V

The only thing memorable was the soundtrack. Don't watch the movie just listen to the music. Or just skip the movie, and stream the soundtrack!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/26/23

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steve d

I found it neither funny nor cute.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Not memorable in any bit 2.4

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/13/20

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Michael Corrente

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Shawn Hatosy

Timothy Dunphy

Jon Abrahams

Drugs Delaney

Tommy Bone

Jackie Dunphy

Jonathan Brandis

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Synopsis

In this coming-of-age comedy, Tim Dunphy (Shawn Hatosy) is leading a go-nowhere existence, spending his days smoking pot and hanging out with his best friend, Drugs Delaney (Jon Abrahams). But Tim's lazy days of getting high are jettisoned after a brush with the law convinces his blue-collar dad (Alec Baldwin) to send him to a Connecticut prep school. The one saving grace of the new school is Jane (Amy Smart), a fellow student Tim falls for immediately.

Director: Michael Corrente
Producer: Robert Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Randy Finch, Michael Corrente
Screenwriter: Peter Farrelly, Michael Corrente, Robert Farrelly
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 1, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.3M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Surround

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