The Outrun is a drama film starring Saoirse Ronan as a woman who returns home to the Orkney Islands in Scotland. The film is helmed by Nora Fingscheidt, and it is based on the 2016 memoir, The Outrun by Amy Liptrot. It was released by StudioCanal in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2024, and later it premiered in Germany on December 5, 2024.
About the OTT release date and streaming platform
The film is currently streaming on Netflix. The streaming giant shared the trailer of the film on X and captioned, "Saoirse Ronan's incredible performance (but then again, they all are) in THE OUTRUN is now on @NetflixUK."
Saoirse Ronan's incredible performance (but then again, they all are) in THE OUTRUN is now on @NetflixUK. pic.twitter.com/2DCyU2OicT
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) February 27, 2025
Theme of The Outrun
The Outrun explores themes of addiction, recovery, the healing power of nature, and the complexities of mental health, as seen through the journey of Rona, a young woman struggling with alcoholism who finds solace and sobriety in the remote Orkney Islands. The title of the film, The Outrun, serves as a metaphor that refers not only to the literal outlying coastal farmland on Orkney but also to the protagonist's struggle to escape her addiction and her past. It also represents the harsh and unforgiving nature of the environment.
Storyline of The Outrun
The film tells the story of a young woman named Rona, whose life initially seems happy with her boyfriend, Daynin. However, her relationship takes a dramatic turn when Rona's drinking escalates into alcoholism, leading to the loss of her boyfriend. One day, while heavily intoxicated, she is attacked, prompting her to seek help. Rona decides to enter rehab and successfully completes a 90-day sobriety program. The film explores what happens when she emerges from rehab and returns to Scotland.
Festival Screenings and Acclaim
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024. Saoirse Ronan also received the award in the category of Best Actress at the Telluride Film Festival, which was held on August 30, 2024.
Cast and production of The Outrun
The film features Saoirse Ronan as Rona, Stephen Dillane as Andrew, Saskia Reeves as Annie, Louise McMenemy as Young Annie, Paapa Essiedu as Daynin, and Izuka Hoyle as Gloria, among others. The film's screenplay is written by Nora Fingscheidt and Amy Liptrot. It is produced by BBC Film, Protagonist Pictures, Arcade Pictures, and Brock Media.