Outlaw King
In the first years of the 14th century, a time of turmoil and savage territorial hostilities, a young Scottish aristocrat, Robert the Bruce (Chris Pine), emerged as a valiant and courageous leader in OUTLAW KING. William Wallace, the hero in Braveheart, who had boldly fought King Edward of England (Stephen Dillane), had been vanquished, leading to an uneasy truce with the British. But soon, the Scots found themselves once again oppressed and vilified. Rivalries within the ranks of Scottish leaders kept them at odds and ineffective until Robert, with only a few stalwart followers, asserted his leadership in a new fight for independence. Early efforts to gain support from their compatriots, though often violent and harsh, ultimately led to a ragtag army of Scottish allies. Still, they were outnumbered and ill-equipped to take on the powerful enemy led by the Prince of Wales (Billy Howle) and Aymer de Valence (Sam Spruell). A number of harrowing defeats only served to inspire the Scots. Cunning and passion became the force's most significant assets as they met the enemy at the thunderous Battle of Loudon Hill in 1307, a turning point in a war that seemed destined to fail.
Starring
Chris Pine, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh
Director
David Mackenzie