Outside Providence is a 1999 comedy-drama film directed by Michael Corrente and starring Shawn Hatosy, Amy Smart, and Alec Baldwin. The movie, set in the 1970s, revolves around Tim Dunphy, a teenager growing up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Tim's life revolves around getting high with his best friend, Drugs Delaney, and getting into minor trouble with the law.
However, one night, Tim gets into a car accident while driving under the influence of drugs. His father, a blue-collar worker, is fed up with Tim's behavior and decides to send him to a Connecticut prep school. Tim is apprehensive about going to a new school, but he soon meets some friendly students who help him adjust. He also meets Jane, a beautiful and intelligent girl whom he falls for instantly.
Though Tim is in a much different environment than the one he's used to, he slowly begins to enjoy his new life. However, he struggles with his addiction and has a hard time adjusting to the strict rules of the school. Alec Baldwin plays the school's stern headmaster, who takes a liking to Tim despite his many missteps.
As the movie progresses, Tim's relationships with his family, friends, and Jane become strained as he continues to make bad choices. However, he eventually learns to take responsibility for his actions and tries to make things right. The film is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about a young man who learns to grow up and make better choices.