Scavenger Hunt (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1979, Scavenger Hunt is a comedy film directed by Michael Schultz, running about 116 minutes. “Winner takes all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An eccentric games inventor dies and leaves behind an inheritance worth hundreds of millions of dollars - which will only be given to the person or team, amongst his family and hired help, who wins a madcap scavenger hunt.
Who’s in it. Scavenger Hunt stars Richard Benjamin as Stuart Selsome, Cleavon Little as Jackson, James Coco as Henri and Scatman Crothers as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Scavenger Hunt 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 Scavenger Hunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scavenger Hunt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scavenger Hunt (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scavenger Hunt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scavenger Hunt worth watching?
- Scavenger Hunt holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scavenger Hunt?
- Scavenger Hunt stars Richard Benjamin, Cleavon Little, James Coco, Scatman Crothers and Ruth Gordon.
- When was Scavenger Hunt released?
- Scavenger Hunt was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.