A Man Named Scott (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2021, A Man Named Scott is a music and documentary film directed by Robert Alexander, running about 95 minutes. “Before he was The Man on the Moon, he was a man named Scott.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2009, Scott Mescudi aka Kid Cudi released his debut LP, Man on the Moon: The End of Day. A genre-bending album that broke barriers by featuring songs dealing with depression, anxiety and loneliness, it resonated deeply with young listeners and launched Cudi as a musical star and cultural hero. A Man Named Scott explores Cudi’s journey over a decade of creative choices, struggles and breakthroughs, making music that continues to move and empower his millions of fans around the world.
Who’s in it. A Man Named Scott stars Kid Cudi as Self, Jaden Smith as Self, Blake Young as Self and Shia LaBeouf as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, A Man Named Scott has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man Named Scott page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man Named Scott tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man Named Scott (2021)?
- In US, A Man Named Scott is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Man Named Scott worth watching?
- A Man Named Scott holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Man Named Scott?
- A Man Named Scott stars Kid Cudi, Jaden Smith, Blake Young, Shia LaBeouf and Timothée Chalamet.
- When was A Man Named Scott released?
- A Man Named Scott was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.