Outland 1981
“On Jupiter's moon he's the only law.”
What is Outland?
Outland is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- May 22, 1981
- Studios
- The Ladd Company, Outland Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
Outland is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by The Ladd Company, Outland Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A lone marshal battles corporate corruption on a bleak lunar mining outpost.”
- Atmospheric sci‑fi setting
- Sean Connery leads as a determined marshal
- Blend of western and thriller tones
- The 1980s production values may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy moody sci‑fi thrillers with a western edge.
The film contains tense violence and adult themes, making it appropriate for mature audiences.
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Cast
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Who stars in Outland?
The film stars Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, and Frances Sternhagen.
What is the setting of Outland?
It takes place on Jupiter’s moon Io, a sunless lunar mining colony.
Who directed and wrote Outland?
Peter Hyams wrote and directed the film.
What genres describe Outland?
Outland is classified as science‑fiction, action, thriller, crime, and western.
When was Outland released?
Outland was released in the United States on May 22, 1981.
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