Outlaw King

2018

2h 17m

History

Drama

Biography

War

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After being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce is forced into exile by the English and leads a band of outlaws to help him reclaim the throne.

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Critics Consensus

Muddy and bloody to a fault, Outlaw King doesn't skimp on the medieval battle scenes, but tends to lose track of the fact-based legend at the heart of its story.

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Kristen Lopez

Zimbio

Despite a dynamic performance by Chris Pine, the film has a rote "been there, done that" quality that will be hard to vanquish.

Feb 24, 2019

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Outlaw King might be summarized as one big lapse in good sense for David Mackenzie.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 30, 2018

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Alissa Wilkinson

Vox

For what it is, Outlaw King is plenty entertaining, with a hint of humanity in Robert and Elizabeth's courtship.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 15, 2018

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Outlaw King is occasionally frustrating, as its shortcomings prevent it from being a potentially great film. Thankfully, the pros outweigh the cons just enough for me to recommend it.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 14, 2024

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Ryan McQuade

InSession Film

The film lifts itself and has great technical and production design, great lead performances, and a story that while familiar, is a much better representation of the same story we have gotten before.

Rated: B+

Apr 3, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...watchable yet undeniably hit-and-miss...

Rated: 3/4

Nov 12, 2022

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J H

Great medieval movie, cast and costumes were great also.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/08/24

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Randy P

If you enjoy medieval period pieces, this film offers immersive cinematography one can appreciate. I must agree with many others’ comments that there is an inescapable feeling throughout that you’ve seen this movie before. Despite many hackneyed elements, there is some satisfaction left to be found for fans of the genre. Is it a must watch? No. Was I glad I watched it? Yes, but once was enough.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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josh b

Noticed that not only were the cast amazing but the extras in the battle scenes were unbelievable, probably the best extras I've seen in any movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Jack H

I'm not sure what the reticence and sniffiness is about with this film with so many critics. I loved it. Extremely well acted, tense and emotionally affecting.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Karim L

Outlaw King, directed by David Mackenzie, is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant historical epic. Led by a stellar cast, including Chris Pine, the film's immersive atmosphere and meticulous attention to detail transport viewers to medieval Scotland. While the plot may be predictable, the storytelling remains engaging, with gripping action sequences and compelling character arcs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Robyn P

My go-to movie when I don't know what to watch. Chris Pine manages to have humor, romance, and action in his role -and honestly shocked me how well its done. You really do start to love each character. I dont know about historical accuracy but I love this movie. I laughed, I was shocked, I cried. Awesome.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/24

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Synopsis

After being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce is forced into exile by the English and leads a band of outlaws to help him reclaim the throne.

Director: David Mackenzie
Producer: Gillian Berrie, Richard Brown, Steve Golin
Screenwriter: Bathsheba Doran, James MacInnes, David Mackenzie, Mark Bomback, David Harrower
Production Co: Sigma Films, Anonymous Content, Netflix
Genre: History, Drama, Biography, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 9, 2018
Runtime: 2h 17m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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