Outlander (2014)
A 1940s nurse is swept to 1743 Scotland, igniting a passionate, dangerous romance across centuries.
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.
How intense is Outlander?
Outlander is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated TV-MA.
What Outlander feels like
- Tone
- romanticepicatmosphericsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream Outlander
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Outlander for you?
Is Outlander scary?
Only a little. Outlander has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Outlander gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Outlander sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Outlander OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Outlander?
Outlander is streaming on Netflix, Starz and The Roku Channel.
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