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A quiet revolution is happening on Netflix this March as Nora Fingscheidt’s stunning adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s 2016 novel THE OUTRUN makes its streaming debut. This critically acclaimed indie film, Certified Fresh on RottenTomatoes, will arrive on Netflix in both the UK and US through different pay-1 streaming deals, marking its first appearance on any streaming platform following its theatrical run.

Saoirse Ronan delivers what many critics call a career-defining performance as Rona, a 29-year-old returning to her childhood home in the Orkney Islands after a decade in London. The film’s emotional resonance is heightened by excellent supporting turns from Saskia Reeves, Stephen Dillane, Lauren Lyle, and Paapa Essiedu. As MovieWeb’s Julian Roman noted, “Saoirse Ronan stuns as a shattered alcoholic trying to rebuild her life on a remote Scottish island. THE OUTRUN chronicles a disturbing descent to rock bottom and the heartbreaking climb to sobriety.”

The film’s journey to Netflix showcases the complex landscape of modern film distribution. In the US, where Sony Pictures Classics holds distribution rights, the film will stream for 18 months beginning March 18th, 2025, part of Netflix’s ongoing first-window deal with Sony.