Outlaw King (2018)
A legendary warrior reclaims his throne in a gritty, epic fight for Scotland's freedom.
Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.
How intense is Outlaw King?
Outlaw King has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated R.
What Outlaw King feels like
- Tone
- grittyepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Outlaw King
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Outlaw King for you?
Is Outlaw King scary?
No. Outlaw King is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Outlaw King gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Outlaw King sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Outlaw King OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Outlaw King?
Outlaw King runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Outlaw King?
Outlaw King is streaming on Netflix.
Does Outlaw King have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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