Scarecrow (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, Scarecrow is a drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg, running about 112 minutes. “The road leads itself to somewhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two drifters bum around, visit earthy women and discuss opening a car wash in Pittsburgh.
Who’s in it. Scarecrow stars Gene Hackman as Max Millan, Al Pacino as Francis Lionel 'Lion' Delbuchi, Dorothy Tristan as Coley and Ann Wedgeworth as Frenchy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Scarecrow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Scarecrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scarecrow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scarecrow (1973)?
- In US, Scarecrow is available to 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 Scarecrow worth watching?
- Scarecrow holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Scarecrow?
- Scarecrow stars Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan, Ann Wedgeworth and Richard Lynch.
- When was Scarecrow released?
- Scarecrow was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.