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The Outcast

5.120151 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Set in post-war Britain, ten year-old Lewis Aldridge is grief-stricken as he struggles to cope with the death of his beloved mother. Left under the care of his emotionally distant father Gilbert, whom he barely knows and who quickly remarries, Lewis is forced to bury his feelings.

DirectorIain Softley
ProducersPeter Czernin·Celia Duval

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 12, 2015
E2
Episode 2
Jul 19, 2015

Cast · Directed by Iain Softley

GMGeorge MacKay
George MacKay
Lewis Aldridge
HMHattie Morahan
Hattie Morahan
Elizabeth Aldridge
FEFinn Elliot
Finn Elliot
Lewis Aldridge (child)
JFJessica Brown Findlay
Jessica Brown Findlay
Alice Aldridge
GWGreg Wise
Greg Wise
Gilbert Aldridge
HBHelen Bradbury
Helen Bradbury
Claire Carmichael
DBDaisy Bevan
Daisy Bevan
Tamsin Carmichael
TKTom Knight
Tom Knight
Vicar
NPNathaniel Parker
Nathaniel Parker
Dicky Carmichael
JBJessica Barden
Jessica Barden
Kit Carmichael
KMKaty Maw
Katy Maw
Hilary Johnson
HB
Hubert Burton
Ed Rawlins

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The Outcast — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Outcast?

The Outcast is streaming on BritBox and Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Outcast on Netflix?

No, The Outcast is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on BritBox and Britbox.

Is The Outcast on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Outcast isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on BritBox and Britbox instead.

Where can I watch The Outcast for free?

The Outcast is available on BritBox and Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Outcast?

The Outcast has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of The Outcast out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Outcast are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Outcast?

No — The Outcast ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.