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The Out-Laws

The Out-Laws is a 2023 American action comedy film directed by Tyler Spindel and released on Netflix.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Out-Laws is a 2023 American action comedy film directed by Tyler Spindel and released on Netflix. The film stars Adam DeVine as a bank manager whose wedding-week troubles escalate when he suspects his future in-laws are behind a bank robbery. Produced by Happy Madison, the film also features Nina Dobrev, Ellen Barkin, Pierce Brosnan, and Poorna Jagannathan, and is available for streaming on Netflix in Canada and globally.

Premise

The story centres on Owen Browning, a bank manager whose wedding plans are disrupted when his bank is robbed. He becomes convinced that his fiancée’s parents are the criminals, and the situation escalates when his fiancée is kidnapped.

Cast

The film stars Adam DeVine as Owen Browning and Nina Dobrev as Parker McDermott. The main cast also includes Ellen Barkin, Pierce Brosnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Richard Kind, Julie Hagerty, and Michael Rooker.

Release

The Out-Laws was released globally on Netflix on July 7, 2023. It had a limited theatrical release on June 30, 2023.

Reception

Reviews were mixed to negative, with some critics describing it as a formulaic or skippable comedy. Audience-focused review sources also noted mature content and a light comedic tone.

Key facts

  • The film was directed by Tyler Spindel and written by Evan Turner and Ben Zazove.
  • Adam DeVine stars as a bank manager who suspects his future in-laws of robbing his bank.
  • Principal cast includes Adam DeVine, Nina Dobrev, Ellen Barkin, Pierce Brosnan, and Poorna Jagannathan.
  • The Out-Laws premiered on Netflix on July 7, 2023.
  • Critical reception was mixed to negative.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter The Out-Laws through Netflix’s Canadian catalogue, as it is a Netflix original film available for streaming in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Out-Laws about?
It follows a bank manager whose wedding week is disrupted when his bank is robbed and he suspects his future in-laws are the criminals.
Who is in The Out-Laws cast?
The main cast includes Adam DeVine, Nina Dobrev, Ellen Barkin, Pierce Brosnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Richard Kind, Julie Hagerty, and Michael Rooker.
Where to watch The Out-Laws?
The Out-Laws is available on Netflix.
Is The Out-Laws funny?
It is an action comedy, but reviews were mixed and several critics described the humour as formulaic or unremarkable.
The Out-Laws release date?
It was released on Netflix on July 7, 2023.
The Out-Laws review?
Critical reception was mixed to negative; some reviews called it a disposable or skippable comedy, while others described it as a raucous but uneven action comedy.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Out-Laws_(film)
    Supports: Director, writers, plot, principal cast, and Netflix release date.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11274492/
    Supports: Release date and plot synopsis.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_out_laws
    Supports: Streaming release date and film identification.
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-out-laws-movie-review-2023
    Supports: Critical reception and review tone.
  5. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-out-laws
    Supports: Cast, premise, runtime, and content-oriented review context.
  6. Movieguide — https://www.movieguide.org/reviews/the-out-laws.html
    Supports: Premise and review tone.