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Outside the Wire

Outside the Wire

Thriller · Action · Science Fiction · 2021

In the near future, a drone pilot is sent into a deadly militarized zone and must work with an android officer to locate a doomsday device.

Movie details

Outside the Wire

“Defiant by design.”

2021 Thriller · Action · Science Fiction 1h 56m

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

In the near future, a drone pilot is sent into a deadly militarized zone and must work with an android officer to locate a doomsday device.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Mikael Håfström

Written by

Rob Yescombe · Rowan Athale

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Leo

Damson Idris

Damson Idris

Lieutenant Thomas Harp

Enzo Cilenti

Enzo Cilenti

Sergeant Miller

Emily Beecham

Emily Beecham

Sofiya

Henry Garrett

Henry Garrett

Brydon

Kristina Tonteri-Young

Kristina Tonteri-Young

Corporal Mandy Bale

Pilou Asbæk

Pilou Asbæk

Victor Koval

Court is in session

Put Outside the Wire on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.