Outside Providence (1999)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work ![]()
Reviews Counted:74
Fresh:37
Rotten:37
Average Rating:5.5/10
Consensus: Miscasted performers and humor miss the mark.
Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Timothy Dunphy lives in a working-class neighborhood in Rhode Island, with his gruff father (Baldwin) and a three-legged dog. He spends most of his time goofing off and getting in trouble, until an... Timothy Dunphy lives in a working-class neighborhood in Rhode Island, with his gruff father (Baldwin) and a three-legged dog. He spends most of his time goofing off and getting in trouble, until an accident with a police car forces him to transfer to an upper-class boarding school. There Tim must learn the ways of his new world, while exploring life and romance. A touching comedy, written and produced by the Farrelly brothers, creators of Dumb and Dumber and THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. Includes bonus footage and an alternate ending. [More]
Starring: Shawn Hatosy, Alec Baldwin, Amy Smart, Jon Abrahams
Starring: Shawn Hatosy, Alec Baldwin, Amy Smart, Jon Abrahams
Director: Michael Corrente
Director: Michael Corrente
Producer: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Michael Corrente, Randy Finch
Reviews for Outside Providence
| Tomatometer | Critic | Review | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
|||
|
[The first] shot is pure Farrelly, but the rest of the movie doesn't match its humor. Full Review |
|||
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
|||
|
N/R
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
||
|
...the performances and the genuinely interesting script make this one worth checking out. Full Review |
|||
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
|||
|
N/R
9/5 |
Click to read the article Full Review |
||
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
|||
|
N/R
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
||
|
N/R
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
||
|
N/R
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
||
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
|||
|
A funny and sometimes poignant coming-of-age drama. Full Review |
|||
|
N/R
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
||
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
|||
|
I wish I had been outside of Providence instead of watching this mess. Full Review |
|||
|
N/R
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
||
|
Click to read the article Full Review |
|||
|
Outside Providence doesn't wear out the small welcome it's won. Full Review |
|||
|
Outside Providence is the kind of film that, 10 minutes after the closing credits roll, you can't help forgetting. Full Review |
More DVDs
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 36% 36% | Angels & Demons |
| 25% 25% | Four Christmases |
| 68% 68% | Funny People |
| 95% 95% | Star Trek |
| 14% 14% | The Ugly Truth |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 83% 83% | Harry Potter and the H… |
| 67% 67% | Public Enemies |
| 75% 75% | Julie & Julia |
| 95% 95% | The Cove |
| 85% 85% | World's Greatest Dad |
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
Sponsored Links
Around The Network
- Outside Providence at Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh Links
Featured

Subscribe to RT's YouTube channel and don't miss a second of our cracking video content.

Follow Rotten Tomatoes and join us as we tweet about the week's releases.







