Scout's Honor (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, Scout's Honor is a comedy, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Henry Levin, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Gary Coleman stars as little Joey Seymour, a clever but lonely orphan shuffled from one foster home to the next, who is also determined to be the best Cub Scout ever. Pearl Bartlett (Katherine Helmond) is a hard-working executive who dislikes children, but she must take on a troop of Cub Scouts and become a den mother to save her job. Somewhere along the way, Joey teaches Pearl the true meaning of caring.
Who’s in it. Scout's Honor stars Gary Coleman as Joey Seymour, Katherine Helmond as Pearl Bartlett, Wilfrid Hyde-White as Uncle Toby 'Nuncle' Bartlett and Harry Morgan as Mr. Briggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Scout's Honor 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 Scout's Honor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scout's Honor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scout's Honor (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scout's Honor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scout's Honor worth watching?
- Scout's Honor holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scout's Honor?
- Scout's Honor stars Gary Coleman, Katherine Helmond, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Harry Morgan and Pat O’Brien.
- When was Scout's Honor released?
- Scout's Honor was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.