The Scarecrows (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, The Scarecrows is a drama film directed by Nouri Bouzid, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In late 2013, Zina and Djo, both in their twenties, come back to Tunisia from the Syrian front where they were sequestrated and raped. Zina was separated from her two-month-old child and Djo finds out she's pregnant and plunges into mutism and expresses her Syrian horror only in the novel she is writing. Tunisian lawyer, Nadia and Dora, a humanitarian doctor, assist them in their hard and lengthy reconstruction; impeded by the violence of their close circles, the harsh view on the social networks and their angst. Nadia, also Driss' lawyer, a 21-year-old persecuted homosexual who's been banned from all school establishments, asks him to help Zina in the hopes that their stirring meeting will allow them to open their black boxes, to assume themselves and stand up to the unjust society.
Who’s in it. The Scarecrows stars Nour Hajri as Zina, Afef Ben Mahmoud as Nadia, Sondos Belhassen as Saida, Zina's Mother and Joumene Limam as Djo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Scarecrows sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sooner Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scarecrows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarecrows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarecrows (2019)?
- In GB, The Scarecrows is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scarecrows worth watching?
- The Scarecrows holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Scarecrows?
- The Scarecrows stars Nour Hajri, Afef Ben Mahmoud, Sondos Belhassen, Joumene Limam and Mehdi Hajri.
- When was The Scarecrows released?
- The Scarecrows was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.