Always Outnumbered Always Outgunned 

I stumbled upon this movie by accident and its one if the best movies i have ever seen in my life. Made me laugh, cry and appreciate life. Beautiful ❤️

This is a very underrated movie.

The quote at the end, makes this one of my favorite movies now. “Socrates been as low as a man can go but he came back loving hard deep and strong . Rich man will never have that kind of power and precious few lovers could ever be that satisfied.”

Great film. I miss the 90s. Things will never be the same.

Bought this movie from a video shop in 1998 for $3 cause it wasn't renting well. Whole family watched it and it is a family favorite! We say quotes from the movie and it also taught us to "never give up" to "be humble" and not to judge people because we don't know their circumstance. Lost the video tape in the floods but happy to come back here to watch it - over and over again. Thank you!🙂

Natalie Cole. The voice. RIP Unforgettable.😍

When my parents got divorced my mom moved us into the hood because it was the only place she could afford. I felt very lonely and keep my thoughts to myself. There was a nice African American man who would always be kind to my brother and me. I think he could tell I was a bit lost. Eventually my mom re married and we moved out but I always remember how the man would say hi and talk shop with us just to make us feel more welcomed. This movie made me remember how some people are good and kind hearted with no one realizing it.

Uplifting for a change. Great cast. Solid script. Thx!

What I like about this movie is it’s REALNESS, and the story that it tells. There are a lot of people out there, living hard lives, day to day, just like Socrates. And despite of how hard ones life may be… If you remain strong willed...You can and WILL SURVIVE!! Excellent movie!!

It's refreshing to watch a movie that actually makes you care about the characters and feel what they feel. 👍👍

I'm 35 and this movie was my and still is my favorite movie since childhood. Mind you I didn't grow up in the hood but I definitely learned that good men come from all walks of life

Who are You, when you have nothing? He was richer than any man! Rich in morals, values, and honor. Great movie.

This is one of the most underrated movies, hardly anyone knows about it

This is a great movie I've seen it over a thousand times it never gets old... RIP Natalie Cole and Bill Nunn

Every human in the world can learn from how this man lives with Integrity and Morals in a World that has mostly lost all sense of humanity.

Great movie... the fact that the man wanted redemption so bad even almost anyone of them characters in the movie reminds him of himself and he hates that but somehow manages to gain his redemption... that’s why this movie is so great.

Damn good film. Tells a real life story, no big chases, explosions, or fake so and so. Worth watching again. I'm glad they still make these kind of movies.

Even though the kid was not his, I am glad that Soco took it upon himself to become his guide because he did not want him to become a statistic. Soco also knew that as the boy got older, adversity would always be around...somewhere and he wanted to help him to grow to become strong and assured, not a broken man. By helping him, he was also helping himself.

I think that's the best movie I've ever seen in my entire life...."Socrates Fortlow had been as low as any man could go, but he came back fighting hard and loving deep...a power no rich man could ever have... and precious few lovers could ever be that satisfied."

This movie is too underrated.....it needs to be viewed alot more and appreciated as a true classic

Watched this the day after New Years. Like how old movies can teach you things.

This is one of the best movies I seen... Deals with the realities of urban living yet portrays a strong black man who isn't afraid to humble himself and be the leader his people need...

Natalie Cole was so damn cute. OMG! Such a beautiful woman and her beautiful spirit emanated from her, even on screen. Her singing voice was so warm and luscious, they do not make them like her anymore. Rest in peace gorgeous woman - Natalie Cole - and thank you for everything. Go and be with your wonderful father. ♥♥♥♥♥

This film was made from the book written by Walter Mosley. I own more than twenty of Mosley’s books. I’ve read each of his books at least two or three times. The brother can write. It’s incredulous for me when most black folks don’t know who he is. Most of us have heard of, or seen the movie: The Devil in the Blue Dress, starring Denzel. Again, most of us are unaware that film was also based on one of Mosley’s books. In my humble opinion, Mosley is one of America’s greatest writers.

This was one of my favorite movies as a kid, to this day, my brother and I quote this movie and just talk about it. 22 years later and I still love every minute of it!

"The rooster was hoarse in his old age. Sometimes his crow was no more than a whisper. But at least that mother fucker tried." That is poetry.

Lawrence Fishburne one of the finest actors that ever lived. Was a beefcake back then & I always loved Cicily Tyson .

To this day this is my favorite movie of Lawrence Fishburn's. Even more than The Matrix, if I saw him in real life I'd call him Socrates instead of Morpheus.

Finally a free good ass movie complete from the beginning to the end

I am 67 years young and I walked all my life and still do- It’s a beautiful thing because it’s free! Bless all the people that work with their hands, pray and are kind to their neighbours regardless of the box of crayons BS! Lakota Woman here and I can honestly say that respecting yourself, not feeling pitiful and just being a good person stops racism in its tracks! The regulations and taxes are tools that elitists use to keep all folks hating each other ! It’s a distraction! Apply the American Constitution, the Bill of rights and then all people become equal under the law! Applying such to Americans and Legal Immigrants = the end of racism!

Rewatching this classic. This is a gem of a movie. Fishburne is such a top notch actor, it's wild he's been acting since a kid. The earliest was in, "Cornbread and Earl" wowsers time flies.

Everything about this movie is just a lesson in life.

I read this book.....it was one of the best books I' ve read

Man, when Darrel drives away with the family is a bitter sweet moment. It’s sad, but also makes you hopeful that that young kid will have a chance at some sort of normal life. Even with the state helping support his foster family, Socrates still offers to send money to help and with his last goodbye of “he don’t eat too much..” you can see the sadness in him. A shadow outlined in sun light. I can’t wait to start this book and get to know more about these characters and world that the author, Walter Mosley, created.

I don't know why I cry anytime I enjoy movies like this, may be my experience in life have something to do with it.

This seriously is one of my all time favorite movies. No S/FX, no special camera filters, just raw gritty acting and dialogue. No... Hollywood doesn't make them like this anymore.

We need more of Walter Mosley's work to be brought to life ✌🏾

This movie, in all its parts, is a complete work of high art.

Fishborne was a master long before Matrix or other films. He IS the One. "You're job is done Socrates".

"Howard I got a bottle of liquor underneath the sink. You better get it before you get yourself hurt".

I’m really glad I watched this movie, in my early twenties with a 9-5 (can’t complain) wondering where I will end up in life. I remembered that my pride is the reason I’ve made it as far as I have in life and if I want to go even further then I must face my insecurities and fears

Bill Cobbs is one of the best narrators of all time. He is up there with Morgan Freeman and David Attenborough.

This is my favorite movie he played in it embodies the everyday struggle of an ex con who's paid his debt to society for the mistakes he made. His only means of any kind of redemption is to make an honest living and be a better person than he was even when life throws unexpected people his way he's a friend a mentor and father figure a protector and most of all he never took NO for an answer

An exceptional movie performed by an outstanding cast. Absolutely superb!!

Man what an excellent screenplay by Walter Mosley. The acting was just amazing!

i never saw this movie. this movie was deep. Even though i don't see her in the spotlight much i am still a fan of miss Natalie Cole. Mr.Fishburne is good also ,along with some of the cast his played with in School Daze. Ms. Tyson i can't even start with all of her excellent acting skills. Good movie, sad, but truth to life.

Laurence Fishbourne films he always dropping wisdom 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 glad I came across this movie

I feel you Socrates, a brother do his damnest to get up every morning in the hot heat and cold weather to look for a job but decline you. Then when you ain't working they criticize you for that. Fuck society.

Great movie. Awesome dialogue. Stellar acting. No shortcuts.

I love the friendship between the two men they were great for one another. When he called him a hero I cried...Thanks for this true to life story...

Awesome movie! Awesome cast of black actors and actresses from every decade since the 1960's! Thanks for all the memorable films and movies Mr. Bill Cobbs! Gone but not forgotten!❤

Loved this movie. Walter Mosley, the author of the book and the screenplay, is a terrific writer. If you haven’t read his books, treat yourself to them.

Great movie. Should be on the cinemas again and again

I have this on VHS AND DVD - Laurence Fishburne's best role IMHO.....shame on HBO for burying this gem.

I finally find the name of this movie a small victory. Use to watch this movie on HBO when I was a kid a very good movie. Soc was a trip in burst your head like a god damn watermelon lol use to have me rolling.

Amazing how much you come to root for this man when you consider the terrible things he’s done. He owns it and tries to move forward and do better. If only we could all strive to be so noble

As a young man who never had a father, these lessons are quite valuable to me. For these experiences will help me be a good man and a father one day.

Something's missing,and hungry tells you what it is,I love simple wisdom.

Came here from TikTok watched a short clip , thought I’ll give it a watch. Great movie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Not nominated for a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild or an Oscar. IMO to good of a movie to be nominated. Some of the best acting I've seen

Truly, one of the BEST Movies with SUBSTANCE and meaning, that I have seen in a long time...!!!

This movie should be watched by young men who need a reality check. Think Positive. Be Strong.

The accuracy of art explaining life.

A few things to note after watching this masterpiece. Socrates obviously has PTSD. The opening clearly shows you his haunted past and how, despite his time served, he still walks with the demons of his past actions. Another example we see of this is when he strikes Darrell at 42:29, after feeling the need to aid Darrel in doing what's morally right by telling his mother what happened to her son. The cries of a sad mother reminded him of his past actions, when he took the lives of his wife and the man she was cheating on him with. Socrates is actively dealing with PTSD and it clearly greatly affects his judgements throughout the film. I wouldn't necessarily call Socrates "Good" or "Evil" since he goes out of his way to ensure Darrell is on the right path and even insists that he would take custody of him. Yet he claims that at 58:10 that it's better to "kill a black man, than to turn him into the police." This statement, taken with a grain of salt, shows his mentality as a prisoner, a black man, and an ex-con at the time, and how he despised being in prison so much that he would never send another black man to the same fate. But death isn't a valid solution or a morally sound argument either considering how it limits man's choice to act of his own will in the world. Great Movie. Laurence Fishburne is easily one of the greatest actors of all time

To bad they don't make movies like this anymore 👍

WHAT A HEART WARMING STORY OF A MAN WHO DID WRONG AND LEARNING TO DO GOOD BECAUSE THAT'S WHERE THE REAL VALUE IN LIFE IS !

This is one of my absolute favorite movies!!!!!!!!!!!

This is one of "All Time Movies". 3rd time watching it. Black man to black man.

Love this movie , it had so many messges!! back when the community looked out for one another, a man struggling to get back on his feet, making an honest living !!

These kind of movies are really hard to come by.. Socrates Fortlow lives a life of purpose..A great treat.

What happened to movies like this one? The entertainment industry truly SUCKS nowadays.

I bought this book ("Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned") at a library sale in '97 or '98; since then I've been one of Walter Mosely's biggest fans. His writing is simple, with an uncanny ability to make complex social issues easy to understand and comprehend. I've read just about everything Mr. Mosely has written (his sci fi novels are first rate!) and he never fails to bring a totally different point of view to so many of our societal ills. Socrates Fortlow is just a street smart, modern day version of the philosopher he was named after, and he routinely schools everyone he comes into contact with in how they should be living. Socrates gets another story ("Walkin' the Dog") which delves further into his backstory. Anyway I ordered this movie from Amazon years later and still watch it; I admired Socrates so much that I named our first family dog after him.

Bill Cobbs did a great job narrating this movie.👌

Great movie! The main character has a bigger heart than most people alive on this earth!

Great cast won the Laurence fishburne's best movies

I remember watching this movie when it came out on hbo back in 98. I was in junior high. It had a big impact on me. Laurence Fishburne carried this movie beautifully. When he gifted the table, that part always stuck with me. This whole movie is just a great story. Great flick. Thank you.

The thing that I truly adored about this movie is the way it showed how our people us to regulate ourselves. We did not call the police, we handled problems in our own neighborhoods. I know because my Papa was one of those Dobbs hat wearing men, everyone called Mister.

Socrates was a tough man with a good heart and strong morals. Sad how the few people who meant something to him, left him.

I’ve watched This movie about 1000 times.....each time I see and understand it more. Redemption is beautiful !👍

This is my favorite movie of all time easily. This movie means so much to me, my mother showed me this movie as a kid and just always reminds me of my family and the family members I lost throughout the years. I even remember how thanksgiving of 2008 my mom making Thanksgiving dinner and this playing on the tv.... this movie is truly a major piece of my childhood!

this classic shows the power of a black man,that can not be bought,this kind of power a rich man could never posses.

First time watching this movie. Unfortunately Ive never heard of it. I’m so thankful to have stumbled upon this gem; it was so meaningful; definitely one for the culture. Laurence Fishburne should have won a Oscar for this.

This one of his best movies never saw this thanks dude this is a total hidden gem

Classic movie! Fishburne should've gotten an oscar for his portrayal of this character

This is my 3rd time watching this movie. I just really enjoyed it. Laurence Fishburne Was excellent. RIP Ms. Natalie Cole And Mr. William Dunn.

Fantastic movie ! This move was thought provoking & able to arouse every emotion. I've always enjoyed the movies that Laurence Fishburne acted in, but was unaware of this particular one. Mr. Fishburne should have won an Emmy for this one. I'm so glad that I came upon it. Thanks for posting it.

You notice.. Socrates is hard to shed a tear ya kno. I've seen this move soo many times. Just this time... I realise that I have done the club scene 3 times.. a sad saad thing to watch a friend, relative or loved-one make peace with the World... and GOD. "Tell me what you see.... when you look at me." Smh. closing my eyes.... smh. Look at me.. fighting being aggravated with having my written words changed by a program just so I can express myself.... I know the affect of words. And telling people you love that you love-them. That's the energy I have always gathered from this move. All I was really going to refer to was The table. Because that part really gets me ... Where I Live in life. Sometimes I talk too much. MJ21.

I've loved this movie from the very first time I watched it as a child 20+ years ago. Classic movie with a lot of knowledge within.

Lawrence is an outstanding actor in my book. I saw this film long time ago. I appreciated it more this time🍸

Best movie I've watched in a long time.

Inspiring movie & Ive never seen it before &Im a 60's baby /this here took me back felt this movie all in my heart&soul💯💯💯👍👍

I saw this movie way back in the day. CLASSIC!!!

This is my first time ever even hearing or watching this movie I really enjoyed I had to share it with my mother

Rest in Peace Natalie Cole! One legendary goddess.

RIP Natalie Cole And Bill Nunn.

This movie is a treasure! If I were mr. Fishburne I wouldn’t point to the matrix as my crowning achievement. I would point to this brilliant piece of work!!!!!!!!

What a great movie. Laurence Fishburne is such a superb actor.

This shows that no matter what you've done in life, a man that has the right will may have a chance get his life back. Not only can he restore his life from past mistakes, but also can be instrumental in the lives of others and in his community. A person may not be fortunate to be born into riches, but their character & integrity can far outweigh a wealthy man's. As long as you are breathing, you can make positive steps toward rebuilding your life.

My soul hurts for all the people suffering through these real life situations

The late Natalie Cole, Wow, its hard to believe. She was stunning and Bill Nunn was unsung on screen. Great casting, Ms.Tyson. Epic talents, all,