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Outlander

2008·Movie
1h 55min·R
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, the future, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

It destroyed his world. He won't let it destroy ours.

During the reign of the Vikings, a man from another world crash-lands on Earth, bringing with him an alien predator. The man must fuse his advanced technology with the weaponry of the vikings to fight the monster.
Sci-Fi ActionViking EpicMonster HuntCross-Cultural ConflictHigh OctaneSurvival StoryAncient World vs. Future TechCreature FeatureVisceral

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Outlander

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Is Outlander worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Outlander rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Outlander?

1 h 55 min

Outlander runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Outlander?

Critics39
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Outlander higher (59) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Outlander a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 14% of its budget.

What language is Outlander in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Outlander?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Outlander in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Outlander use?

Translator MicrobesKill It with FireUnobtainiumTroubled Backstory FlashbackEnemy MineKarma HoudiniGoing NativeThe AtonerFaux Action GirlAlternate HistorySpace Is an OceanShown Their Workand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Outlander, including Translator Microbes, Kill It with Fire, Unobtainium.