The Scout (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1994, The Scout is a comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 101 minutes. “He was praying for a miracle. What he got was Steve Nebraska.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 Bronx Bombers put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.
Who’s in it. The Scout stars Albert Brooks as Al Percolo, Brendan Fraser as Steve Nebraska, Dianne Wiest as Doctor H. Aaron and Anne Twomey as Jennifer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Scout has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scout tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scout (1994)?
- In US, The Scout is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scout worth watching?
- The Scout holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scout?
- The Scout stars Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser, Dianne Wiest, Anne Twomey and Lane Smith.
- When was The Scout released?
- The Scout was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.