Scoopers (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Scoopers is a comedy, animation and science fiction film directed by Hideo Watanabe, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. It's the 22nd century and Shambhala city reporter Youko and her android boyfriend, bodyguard and cameraman Pete are hunting the enigmatic criminal Mr. X. Their search leads them to the Rainbow Tower, were Youko is taken hostage and Vito must battle to save her by destroying the program of the Tower's central computer to prevent X's escape.
Who’s in it. Scoopers stars Shinya Ôtaki as Pete (voice), Mayuki Ohashi as Yoko (voice), Shigezo Sasaoka as Mr. X (voice) and Kenichi Ogata as Dr. Capa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Scoopers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scoopers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scoopers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scoopers (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scoopers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scoopers worth watching?
- Scoopers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scoopers?
- Scoopers stars Shinya Ôtaki, Mayuki Ohashi, Shigezo Sasaoka, Kenichi Ogata and Kei Tomiyama.
- When was Scoopers released?
- Scoopers was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.