The Scapegoat (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, The Scapegoat is a drama, adventure and mystery film directed by Charles Sturridge, running about 100 minutes. “Two men, one face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1952, as England prepares for the coronation, The Scapegoat tells the story of two very different men who have one thing in common - a face.
Who’s in it. The Scapegoat stars Jodhi May as Blanche, Eileen Atkins as Lady Spence, Matthew Rhys as John / Johnny and Sheridan Smith as Nina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Scapegoat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scapegoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scapegoat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scapegoat (2012)?
- In US, The Scapegoat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scapegoat worth watching?
- The Scapegoat holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scapegoat?
- The Scapegoat stars Jodhi May, Eileen Atkins, Matthew Rhys, Sheridan Smith and Andrew Scott.
- When was The Scapegoat released?
- The Scapegoat was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.