What Is The Outlander Film Runtime And Age Rating?

If you mean the 2008 sci‑fi/epic film 'Outlander' (the one with Jim Caviezel and a lot of Viking-meets-alien action), it runs about 118 minutes — roughly 1 hour and 58 minutes. I checked the usual listings a while back and that’s the runtime most sources use, which gives the movie room to breathe through its battles, creature sequences, and the slower moments where the culture-clash stuff plays out.

In terms of age ratings, in the United States 'Outlander' is rated R by the MPAA for strong violence, bloody scenes, and some language. That’s the core reason: the creature battles and a couple of particularly brutal sequences push it into R territory. In the United Kingdom the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) gave it a 15 classification for similar reasons — strong violence and bloody images; there isn’t explicit sexual content to the degree that would demand an 18, but the combat is gritty. If you look at other common territories, Canada often labels it 14A (parental guidance advised under 14), and Australia applies MA15+ which flags it as unsuitable for younger teens without adult supervision. Different countries might tweak the letters/numbers, but the spirit is the same — not for kids, OK for teens and adults who can handle violent fantasy action.

If you’re trying to decide whether to watch it with someone younger, focus on those battle scenes: they’re visceral and frequent. I personally enjoy how the film mixes mythic atmosphere with a sci‑fi monster flick energy, but it’s definitely skewed toward viewers who like blood-and-gore action wrapped in a historical-style setting. I’ve recommended it to friends who enjoy movies with a muscular creature design and old-world fight choreography; for people sensitive to gore, I’d advise skipping or waiting until they’re older. Either way, it’s a fun, brutal ride in my book.

Here’s the short, practical version from my point of view: the film 'Outlander' (2008) clocks in at about 118 minutes (just under two hours) and carries an R rating in the U.S. for violent and bloody scenes plus some language. In the UK it’s classified 15 by the BBFC for similar violent content, while places like Canada and Australia typically slot it into 14A/MA15+ categories respectively. I usually tell friends that it’s a movie for teens and adults — lots of creature combat and a fair amount of grit — so if you or the people you watch with are squeamish about blood, this one isn’t the best pick. Personally, I like its mix of mythology and action, but it’ll definitely rattle younger viewers.