In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the privileged Socs. When a deadly encounter forces two Greasers, Ponyboy and Johnny, to flee, their struggle for survival and redemption exposes the fragile innocence and enduring bonds of youth on the wrong side of town.
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
street gang
based on novel or book
children's home
coming of age
gang
juvenile delinquent
tulsa, oklahoma
based on young adult novel
teenager
psychological drama
Rank
#19 in 1983·#2248 overall
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.7 / 5
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Cast
C. Thomas Howell
Ponyboy Curtis
Matt Dillon
Dallas Winston
Ralph Macchio
Johnny Cade
Patrick Swayze
Darrel Curtis
Rob Lowe
Sodapop Curtis
Emilio Estevez
Two-Bit Matthews
Tom Cruise
Steve Randle
Glenn Withrow
Tim Shepard
Diane Lane
Cherry Valance
Leif Garrett
Bob Sheldon
Darren Dalton
Randy Anderson
Michelle Meyrink
Marcia
Crew
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Carmine Coppola
Original Music Composer
Anne Goursaud
Editor
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Fred Roos
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Richard Hymns
Sound Editor
S.E. Hinton
Novel
Janet Hirshenson
Casting
Scott Wilder
Stunts
Steve M. Davison
Stunts
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Popular Reviews
3426 reviews
vi
7.0★ · 03/11/16
stay woke ponyboy
stay woke ponyboy
49
Adrian LopesPRO
6.4★ · 12/26/25
“Stay golden pony boy”
This was a fun quick watch today. Simple and dramatic story decently executed by some great young actors.
“Stay golden pony boy”
This was a fun quick watch today. Simple and dramatic story decently executed by some great young actors.
4
Adri
8.0★ · 02/17/26
they don’t make men like this anymore
they don’t make men like this anymore
2
Valentino
8.0★ · 09/19/25
Really much the original American History X but I prefer American History X just more
Really much the original American History X but I prefer American History X just more
2
Tearna Camber
10.0★ · 06/08/25
the cigarette budget for this movie must’ve been hefty
the cigarette budget for this movie must’ve been hefty