Outlander

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Outlander

R

Released Jan 23, 2009

1h 55m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

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When a spacecraft crashes in Norway during the Iron Age, two figures emerge from the wreckage: Kainan (James Caviezel), an alien soldier, and the Moorwen, his mortal enemy. The latter immediately starts cutting a path of destruction through the Norse lands, while Kainan sees a chance to meld his advanced technology with ancient Viking weaponry to destroy the Moorwen before it destroys Earth.

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Critics Consensus

Schizophrenic in subject and lackluster in execution, Outlander might have trouble finding the cult audience for which it was built.

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

A film version of fish and chips - humble, honest fare that's ludicrous, inventive, gory within limits, and has a cast having so much fun it's hard not to be swept along with them. And besides, you can't have nouvelle cuisine every night of the week.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 24, 2009

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Dominic Wells

The Times (UK)

Sadly, the kooky premise of Outlander solidifies quickly into formula: monster is fought, fair maiden won, kingship gained and past errors redeemed with no real surprises along the way.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 24, 2009

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

We are now deep, deep, deep into nerd territory, so deep you will get a nosebleed in your diving suit.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 24, 2009

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Underneath its B-movie appearances are notable actors engaged in an exceptionally strange mishmash of genres that somehow elevates itself beyond its limitations.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 5, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Far too much screentime is wasted on boisterous merrymaking and mead-guzzling.

Rated: 1/10

Nov 29, 2020

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

Outlander is itself a genre-blending mash-up, a far-out fusion of ancient Viking saga and sci-fi adventure: Beowulf meets Alien.

Nov 22, 2020

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Kronos B

Outlander is a wildly entertaining blend of sci-fi and monster movie set in a gritty Viking-era backdrop. The storyline is unique yet simple, making it easy to follow without losing intrigue—a man from the stars crash-lands on Earth, bringing a deadly creature with him, and must team up with Vikings to stop it. The action is brutal and thrilling, with some genuinely gruesome and gory moments that monster movie fans will love. The costumes and sets feel authentic and lived-in, adding to the film's gritty charm. While it’s not aiming for Oscar glory, Outlander knows exactly what it is: a fun, high-energy creature feature with heart, swords, and sci-fi. Sometimes, that’s all you need for a great movie night.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Kojo A

great movie underrated

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Diane M

What seems to be a ridiculous premise...a spaceman with a monster aboard his ship crashes in iron age Norway and aligns himself with the local Vikings to kill the beast...is actually a very enjoyable film. Loved Caviezel, Myles and Huston, and especially John Hurt as the Viking king.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Michael H

As several others have stated. This film is seriously... underrated. The pacing is excellent and the way it combines mythology , fantasy and science fiction together it what makes it stand out. This is what a movie should be suspend disbelief and enjoy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Bogdan R

A movie that always make me come back to it. I liked when was relased and i still like aprox 20 years later. Bloody, violent with vikings and aliens, what more can you ask. Is not a oscar masterpice but fun to watch when you want to be entertained. I dont get the all negativity arround it, maybe James Caviezel is not for everyone these days.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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MARK K

What a load of rubbish. Far fetched nonsense. It's a no from me.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Synopsis

When a spacecraft crashes in Norway during the Iron Age, two figures emerge from the wreckage: Kainan (James Caviezel), an alien soldier, and the Moorwen, his mortal enemy. The latter immediately starts cutting a path of destruction through the Norse lands, while Kainan sees a chance to meld his advanced technology with ancient Viking weaponry to destroy the Moorwen before it destroys Earth.

Director: Howard McCain
Producer: Dirk Blackman, Chris Roberts, Barrie M. Osborne, Neishaw Ali, Don Carmody
Screenwriter: Howard McCain, Dirk Blackman
Distributor: Third Rail
Production Co: Virtual Films, Rising Star, Ascendent Pictures, Weinstein Company
Rating: R (Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 23, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $160.6K
Runtime: 1h 55m

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