Outlaw King on Netflix streaming: How to watch online – new trailer, plot, cast, and more

When you think of a burly Scottish hero, the man that comes to mind may not be Chris Pine.

Outlaw King is Netflix’s latest foray into original movie content, and it stars Chris Pine as the historical figure – Robert the Bruce.

With a new trailer out, anticipation is high for the Netflix original. 

If you’re not confident in your 1300s Scottish history, here’s all you need to know about the upcoming Netflix film.

What is the plot of Outlaw King?

Outlaw King follows the true story of Robert the Bruce.

He led the Scottaldn through the first of its many battles for independence against English occupation during the early 1300s.

Gillian Barrie, who co-produced the film with director David Mackenzie, told Entertainment Weekly: “Robert was the second richest person in the British Isles.

“He gave up everything to take on the most ridiculously powerful army and king.”

Who stars in Outlaw King?

Chris Pine plays the eponymous outlaw, Robert the Bruce.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays James Douglas, Lord of Douglas, a Scotsman in arms with Robert.

Florence Pugh plays Robert’s second wife Elizabeth de Burgh.

Billy Howle plays Edward, Prince of Wales, with Tony Curran as Angus Macdonald.

Lorne MacFadyen plays Neil Bruce, Robert’s younger brother, and Alastair Mackenzie plays the prominent Scotsman Lord Atholl.

James Cosmo confusingly plays a man named Robert de Brus, who is the sixth Lord of Annandale.

Callan Mulvey plays John III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, and Steven Cree plays Christopher Seton – both Scottish noblemen.

Stephen Dillane plays Edward I of England, with Sam Spruell as Aymer de Valence, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, and Rebecca Robin as Margaret of France.

When is Outlaw King available to stream on Netflix?

Outlaw King is available on Netflix from November 9, 2018.

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

There, the movie – and its star – gained plenty of attention for a full frontal nudity scene.

Outlaw King was filmed in various locations throughout Scotland.

Is there a trailer for Outlaw King?

Yes, and you can watch it here.

“I wear this crown as a symbol of my duty to serve the Scottish people,” Robert says in the trailer.

The two-minute-long teaser shows just enough to get excited.

Complete with violence, romance, and a rousing speech, Outlaw King is heading to Netflix on November 9, 2018.