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The Scapegoat

1959Movie1 h 32 minNR

63

DecentGoodWatch score

63

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

An Englishman in France unwittingly is placed into the identity, and steps into the vacated life, of a look-alike French nobleman.

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Thought-provoking
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Directed by: Robert Hamer
Written by: Daphne du Maurier, Robert Hamer
Produced by: Michael Balcon
Music by: Bronislau Kaper

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Facts

August 6, 1959 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released: August 6, 1959
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 8 countries

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Where can I stream The Scapegoat?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Scapegoat from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Scapegoat worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching The Scapegoat?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Scapegoat good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.