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Outside Providence

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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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Miscasted performers and humor miss the mark.

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David Ansen Newsweek Mar 6, 2018
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. Go to Full Review Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jan 1, 2000
When the Farrellys have a point to make they know just the right language. Go to Full Review Ernest Hardy Film.com Jan 1, 2000
Delightful cinematic surprise! Go to Full Review Chuck Klosterman Akron Beacon Journal Oct 26, 2023
3.5/4
Both absurdly hilarious and genuinely insightful (sometimes wickedly so). Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Sep 2, 2022
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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. Go to Full Review Joe Lozito Big Picture Big Sound Jul 14, 2007
2.5/4
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Stephen C @bob25009 Feb 6, 2026 Funny in 1 hour and 43 minutes. Ages 17 and older, so it's appropriately restricted to older viewers. See more Kiera B @RT43086817 Oct 3, 2025 Absolutely LOVE THIS MOVIE. Excellent acting. It’s realistic. His gaggle of friends from back home are HILARIOUS! Special hats off to whomever had a part in drugs Delaney letter. Absolutely EPIC!!! Amy smart, as always easy to love. See more Vik D @vikdamone Mar 11, 2025 so many quotable lines. a film with a lot of heart See more Geke g @RT40239519 Aug 5, 2024 So well written scenes and good directing See more Roy V @RT30253098 Jun 26, 2023 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! See more Dec 13, 2020 Not memorable in any bit 2.4 See more Read all reviews
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Michael Corrente

Director

Shawn Hatosy

Timothy Dunphy

Jon Abrahams

Drugs Delaney

Tommy Bone

Jackie Dunphy

Jonathan Brandis

Mousy

Jack Ferver

Irving Waltham

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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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