Outcast (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2010, Outcast is a fantasy and horror film directed by Colm McCarthy, running about 98 minutes. “Evil runs in the blood” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Mary and her teenage son, Fergal, move to yet another new home, it soon becomes clear they live their lives on the run, hiding from someone or something, terrified of being found. Their hunter, Cathal, soon picks up the trail. Intent on tracking Mary and Fergal, he will go to any lengths to succeed in his quest, often using dark arts to aid him. Mary’s only defence is to use an ancient form of her own magic to protect her only son. When local residents begin to be brutally murdered by an unknown life force, the sense of fear escalates. Is Cathal the beast responsible for the killing? Or is it the beast that he is trying to destroy?
Who’s in it. Outcast stars James Nesbitt as Cathal, Kate Dickie as Mary, Therese Bradley as Jitta and Karen Gillan as Ally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Outcast has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory 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 Outcast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outcast 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 Outcast (2010)?
- In US, Outcast is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox 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 Outcast worth watching?
- Outcast holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outcast?
- Outcast stars James Nesbitt, Kate Dickie, Therese Bradley, Karen Gillan and Ciarán McMenamin.
- When was Outcast released?
- Outcast was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.