Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- grim
- visceral
- determined
- historical film night
- epic battle marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film’s medieval battles and visual realism compelling, while judging its quieter political and character material less consistently effective.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Robert Bruce builds a Scottish resistance movement against English occupation while seeking to restore Scotland to its people.
The Scottish countryside and recurring battles are rendered as harsh, wet, materially grounded environments.
Robert Bruce moves from outlawed claimant to commander of a fighting force pursuing Scottish independence.
The story follows Robert Bruce and the First War of Scottish Independence across Scotland in the early 1300s.
Films like Outlaw King, and why
Braveheart
shared medieval historical drama, national rebellion, and large-scale battle spectacle
The King
shared medieval political intrigue, grounded period violence, and contested kingship
Kingdom of Heaven
shared historical epic scale, medieval warfare, and morally serious leadership conflict
Movie Details
- Director
- David Mackenzie
- Release Date
- 2018-09-06
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (1757)
Cast
- Chris Pine
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson
- Florence Pugh
- Billy Howle
- Sam Spruell
- Tony Curran
- Callan Mulvey
- James Cosmo
- Stephen Dillane
- Steven Cree
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Outlaw King about?
- An outlawed Scottish nobleman forges a battered rebellion into a fight for national independence against England.
- What is Outlaw King like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Outlaw King as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Outlaw King violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Outlaw King as graphic.
- What did critics think of Outlaw King?
- Critics broadly found the film’s medieval battles and visual realism compelling, while judging its quieter political and character material less consistently effective.
- Which films are like Outlaw King?
- Films with a similar feel include Braveheart, The King, and Kingdom of Heaven.
- How long is Outlaw King?
- Outlaw King runs 122 minutes.
- Where can I watch Outlaw King?
- In United States, Outlaw King streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
