The Outsider (2020)
A seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator confront a bleak, insidious supernatural force during a gruesome murder inquiry.
When an insidious supernatural force edges its way into a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy, it leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe in.
How intense is The Outsider?
The Outsider is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Outsider feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittybleakatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Outsider
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Outsider for you?
Is The Outsider scary?
Only a little. The Outsider has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Outsider gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Outsider sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Outsider OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Outsider?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream The Outsider?
The Outsider is streaming on Max.
Does The Outsider have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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