Scorchers (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1991, Scorchers is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Beaird, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Bayou La Teche, Louisiana sizzles as the Cajun town celebrates the wedding of Splendid and Dolan. The trouble comes on the wedding night when Splendid is determined to maintain her innocence. On the other side of town Splendids' cousin has her own problems. Her man has been sleeping with Thais, the town hooker. She heads to the Tiger Cafe with gun in hand to get back her man.
Who’s in it. Scorchers stars Faye Dunaway as Thais, Denholm Elliott as Howler, James Earl Jones as Bear and Emily Lloyd as Splendid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Scorchers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scorchers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scorchers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scorchers (1991)?
- In US, Scorchers is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scorchers worth watching?
- Scorchers holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scorchers?
- Scorchers stars Faye Dunaway, Denholm Elliott, James Earl Jones, Emily Lloyd and Jennifer Tilly.
- When was Scorchers released?
- Scorchers was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.