Outlander (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, Outlander is an action, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Howard McCain, running about 115 minutes. “It destroyed his world. He won't let it destroy ours.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the reign of the Vikings, a man from another world crash-lands on Earth, bringing with him an alien predator. The man must fuse his advanced technology with the weaponry of the vikings to fight the monster.
Who’s in it. Outlander stars Jim Caviezel as Kainan, Sophia Myles as Freya, Jack Huston as Wulfric and Ron Perlman as Gunnar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Outlander has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outlander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outlander tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outlander (2008)?
- In US, Outlander is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Outlander worth watching?
- Outlander holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outlander?
- Outlander stars Jim Caviezel, Sophia Myles, Jack Huston, Ron Perlman and John Hurt.
- When was Outlander released?
- Outlander was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.