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Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

2015Movie1 h 33 minR

ComedyHorror
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic325.7Rotten Tomatoes44%50%

A violent, fast-paced comedy movie about growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, tears or romance.

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Story

Always bring protection.

Three scouts and lifelong friends join forces with one badass cocktail waitress to become the world’s most unlikely team of heroes. When their peaceful town is ravaged by a zombie invasion, they’ll fight for the badge of a lifetime and put their scouting skills to the test to save mankind from the undead.

Feels like

  • Zombie Comedy Horror
  • Coming-of-Age Adventure
  • Slapstick Physical Humor
  • Buddy Movie Dynamics
  • Gory Fun
  • Teen Angst Meets Undead
  • Campy & Irreverent
  • Light-Horror Hybrid
  • Cocktail Waitress Heroine
  • Low-Stakes High-Gore

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Landon
Written by
Christopher Landon, Lona Williams, Emi Mochizuki
Produced by
Andy Fickman, Todd Garner, Betsy Sullenger
Music by
Matthew Margeson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 23, 2015 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
October 23, 2015
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
88 countries

Tropes

Fair Cop, Gorn, Club Stub +9

  • Fair Cop
  • Gorn
  • Club Stub
  • Screams Like a Little Girl
  • One-Hit Polykill
  • Elite Zombie
  • Running Gag
  • Groin Attack
  • Slept Through the Apocalypse
  • Can't Get Away with Nuthin'
  • Bottomless Magazines
  • Tagline

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse?"

Questions about Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse?

fuboTVParamount+MGM+

In the United States, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and MGM+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (38).

Will Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Will Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 5.

Was Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 99% of its budget.

What tropes does Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse use?

Fair CopGornClub StubScreams Like a Little GirlOne-Hit PolykillElite ZombieRunning GagGroin AttackSlept Through the ApocalypseCan't Get Away with Nuthin'Bottomless MagazinesTaglineand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Fair Cop, Gorn, and Club Stub.