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Colin West's 'Outside of Cleveland' Explores Nostalgia and Family

3/27/2026

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Story summary

Outside of Cleveland is a fantasy dramedy directed by Colin West, the film's director.
The film stars Alex Wolff, Jim Gaffigan, Brooklynn Prince, and Sarah Wayne Callies.
Max returns to Cleveland to help his parents move and is transported to his teenage years.
Brain Scratch Productions and 1515 Films produced the film.
Colin West's Linoleum premiered at SXSW in 2022.

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Story summary

Outside of Cleveland is a fantasy dramedy directed by Colin West, the film's director.
The film stars Alex Wolff, Jim Gaffigan, Brooklynn Prince, and Sarah Wayne Callies.
Max returns to Cleveland to help his parents move and is transported to his teenage years.
Brain Scratch Productions and 1515 Films produced the film.
Colin West's Linoleum premiered at SXSW in 2022.