Outlander (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Series · ★ 8.2

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Released in 2014, Outlander is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series. “Our history is now.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.

Who’s in it. Outlander stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Randall Fraser, Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, Richard Rankin as Roger MacKenzie and Sophie Skelton as Brianna MacKenzie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Outlander sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outlander page.

If you liked it. Fans of Outlander tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Outlander (2014)?
In US, Outlander is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and Starz Apple TV 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 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Outlander?
Outlander stars Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton and Mark Lewis Jones.
When was Outlander released?
Outlander was released in 2014.