The Scouting Book for Boys (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2010, The Scouting Book for Boys is a thriller and drama film directed by Tom Harper, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) stars as David, a young boy who lives a carefree life on a coastal caravan park with his best friend Emily (Holliday Grainger). When David learns that Emily is being forced to move away, he helps her hide out in a remote cave on the beach. But as David watches the police close in on his missing friend, their innocent secret takes on a life of its own. When the real reason Emily wants to escape comes to light, David's world is shattered. Swept up in a situation out of his control, and with his feelings for his best friend growing stranger by the day, David is forced to take action.
Who’s in it. The Scouting Book for Boys stars Thomas Turgoose as David, Holliday Grainger as Emily, Susan Lynch as Sharon and Steven Mackintosh as DI Kertzer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Scouting Book for Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scouting Book for Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scouting Book for Boys tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scouting Book for Boys (2010)?
- In US, The Scouting Book for Boys is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scouting Book for Boys worth watching?
- The Scouting Book for Boys holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scouting Book for Boys?
- The Scouting Book for Boys stars Thomas Turgoose, Holliday Grainger, Susan Lynch, Steven Mackintosh and Rafe Spall.
- When was The Scouting Book for Boys released?
- The Scouting Book for Boys was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.