Outlaw King
Seen it?2018 | 122 min | Action, History, War
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Braveheart or Schindler's List, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 245K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Mackenzie
- Chris PineRobert Bruce, Earl of Carrick
- Aaron Taylor-JohnsonJames Douglas, Lord of Douglas
- Florence PughElizabeth Burgh
- Billy HowleEdward, Prince of Wales
- Sam SpruellAymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke
- Tony CurranAngus Og Macdonald, Lord of Islay
- Callan MulveyJohn III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch
- James CosmoRobert Bruce Senior
- Stephen DillaneKing Edward I of England
- Steven CreeSir Christopher Seton