The Outer Wild (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, The Outer Wild is a fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Philip Chidel, running about 85 minutes. “This is the end of man” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After an unnatural event leaves mankind nearly extinct, a runaway girl and a rogue bounty hunter brave a dangerous wilderness to find a fabled sanctuary that can either save or destroy what's left of humanity.
Who’s in it. The Outer Wild stars Lauren McKnight as Laura, Christian Oliver as Cole, Jeffrey Vincent Parise as Hank and Tory Taranova as Elsie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Outer Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp 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 The Outer Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outer Wild tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outer Wild (2018)?
- In US, The Outer Wild is available to stream on Midnight Pulp 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 The Outer Wild worth watching?
- The Outer Wild holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Outer Wild?
- The Outer Wild stars Lauren McKnight, Christian Oliver, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Tory Taranova and Jimmy Jean-Louis.
- When was The Outer Wild released?
- The Outer Wild was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.