Scoop! (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, Scoop! is a drama and mystery film directed by Hitoshi One, running about 119 minutes. “Get a big scoop or die. Target, focus and shoot!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shizuoka Miyakonojo is a middle-aged paparazzi photographer. His skills as a cameraman are good, but he gambles and is in debt. When he worked in the editorial department for weekly picture magazine 'Scoop!,' he landed numerous scoops. He now works as a freelance photographer and chases after celebrity scandals. Shizuoka Miyakonojo works with Nobi Namekawa. She is a rookie reporter for 'Scoop!' and they land a scoop.
Who’s in it. Scoop! stars Masaharu Fukuyama as Shizuka Miyakonojo, Fumi Nikaido as Nobi Namekawa, Yo Yoshida as Sadako Yokogawa and Kenichi Takitoh as Baba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Scoop! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scoop! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scoop! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scoop! (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scoop! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scoop! worth watching?
- Scoop! holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scoop!?
- Scoop! stars Masaharu Fukuyama, Fumi Nikaido, Yo Yoshida, Kenichi Takitoh and Lily Franky.
- When was Scoop! released?
- Scoop! was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.