Scarecrow (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1984, Scarecrow is a drama and family film directed by Rolan Bykov, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. A twelve years old girl Lena who has come to live with her grandfather in a small Russian town is being bullied by her classmates. She took the rap of being a class traitor because she was in love with the boy who had betrayed his classmates when they were bunking off and going to cinema instead of a literature lesson. The class is penalized for that, not being allowed to go to Moscow for fall holidays with the rest of the school. Lena is being ostracized, "boycotted" however not telling the truth, waiting that the boy himself would confess to be guilty.
Who’s in it. Scarecrow stars Kristina Orbakayte as Lena Bessoltseva, Yuriy Nikulin as Nicolay Bessoltsev, Lena's grandfather, Yelena Sanayeva as Маргарита Ивановна and Svetlana Kryuchkova as парикмахер, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Scarecrow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scarecrow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scarecrow worth watching?
- Scarecrow holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Scarecrow?
- Scarecrow stars Kristina Orbakayte, Yuriy Nikulin, Yelena Sanayeva, Svetlana Kryuchkova and Rolan Bykov.
- When was Scarecrow released?
- Scarecrow was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.