Five Scouts (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1938, Five Scouts is a drama and war film directed by Tomotaka Tasaka, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. An early example of the Japanese war film, closer to documentary realism than the kind of propaganda produced at the height of the Pacific War. "A company commander calls on five men. They are to reconnoiter, but on their way they are attacked. Only four of them return. While his companions mourn the fifth straggles back. Soon after comes the order to move out for a general attack. The men know that this time there will be no returning." (Donald Richie)
Who’s in it. Five Scouts stars Isamu Kosugi, Bontarō Miake, Ichirō Izawa and Shirô Izome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Five Scouts 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 Five Scouts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Scouts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Scouts (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Scouts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Scouts worth watching?
- Five Scouts holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Scouts?
- Five Scouts stars Isamu Kosugi, Bontarō Miake, Ichirō Izawa, Shirô Izome and Toshinosuke Nagao.
- When was Five Scouts released?
- Five Scouts was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.