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The Scout

1994Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

Comedy
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes33%21%
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes33%21%

Summary

When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Michael Ritchie
Written by
Albert Brooks, Andrew Bergman, Monica Johnson
Produced by
Albert S. Ruddy, Andre Morgan
Music by
Bill Conti

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Facts

September 30, 1994 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
September 30, 1994
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Scout?"

Questions about The Scout

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Scout?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Scout from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Scout worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%).

Is The Scout okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Scout make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Was The Scout a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.