The Scar (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, The Scar is a drama and romance film directed by Cherd Songsri, running about 121 minutes. “A tale of star crossed lovers set in the rural Siam of 1936.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of two Thai peasants in a tragic romantic relationship, THE SCAR gained international recognition at the 1981 Nantes Three Continents Festival, where it won the Golden Montgolfiere, sharing it with They Don't Wear Black Tie by Brazilian director Leon Hirszman. It was also voted as one of the world's 360 classic movies by the Museum of the Moving Image in London, Sight & Sound magazine and film directors and critics worldwide in 1998.
Who’s in it. The Scar stars Sorapong Chatree as Kwan, Nantana Ngaograjang as Riam, Somchai Asanajinda and Sarinthip Siriwan as Rerm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Scar 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 The Scar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scar (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scar worth watching?
- The Scar holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scar?
- The Scar stars Sorapong Chatree, Nantana Ngaograjang, Somchai Asanajinda, Sarinthip Siriwan and Setha Sirachaya.
- When was The Scar released?
- The Scar was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.