Sometimes the wrong side of the law is the right place to be.
When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. They will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.
American Outlaws (2001) is a western and action film directed by Les Mayfield, released on August 17, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Colin Farrell, Scott Caan, Ali Larter and Gabriel Macht. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 295 ratings.
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Colin Farrell
as Jesse James
Scott Caan
as Cole Younger
Ali Larter
as Zerelda "Zee" Mimms
Gabriel Macht
as Frank James
Gregory Smith
as Jim Younger
Harris Yulin
as Thaddeus Rains
Kathy Bates
as Ma James
Timothy Dalton
as Allan Pinkerton
Will McCormack
as Bob Younger
Ronny Cox
as Doc Mimms
Terry O'Quinn
as Rollin H. Parker
Nathaniel Arcand
as Comanche Tom
Directed by Les Mayfield, written by Roderick Taylor, John Rogers and Roderick Taylor, produced by Bill Gerber and James G. Robinson.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 295 ratings.
The Indiana Jones Version. The legend of the James/Younger gang gets another outing in this fanciful actioner that's guaranteed to have history buffs frothing at the mouth. It very much comes off as a Western primed for the MTV generation, a young spunky cast are assembled and the action kitchen sink is thrown at the piece where ever possible. There's lashings of cool on show, some sexiness, and the prime action…
Reviewed on May 20, 2017
SPOILERS AHEAD! "American Outlaws" is cinematic proof that the American public will watch just about anything, even a film that makes "Young Guns" look like "The Searchers." Colin Farrell is Jesse James and Gabriel Macht plays his brother Frank. After the film opens with perhaps the most fun ever had at a Civil War battle, the Jameses and Youngers head home to Missouri. There, evil railroad executives have moved…
Reviewed on October 28, 2024
**_Rousing, mythmaking account of the James-Younger Gang with Colin Farrell & Scott Caan_** This is yet another rendition of Jesse James, Cole Younger and their Gang. It focuses on the end of the Civil War and the first few years of the gang's activities,which lasted a whole decade in reality, from 1866-76, ending with the foiled Northfield, Minnesota, bank robbery on September 7, 1876. Jesse & Frank escaped while…
Reviewed on July 23, 2026
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American Outlaws (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of American Outlaws (2001) includes Colin Farrell, Scott Caan, Ali Larter, Gabriel Macht and Gregory Smith. The film was directed by Les Mayfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
American Outlaws was released on August 17, 2001 and runs for 1h 34m.
American Outlaws (2001) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 295 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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