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The Outcast

5.120151 season15TV 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
ProducersGraham Broadbent·Peter Czernin

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Outcast on Netflix?

No, The Outcast is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Outcast on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Outcast isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Outcast for free?

The Outcast isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

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.