The Last Boy Scout (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, The Last Boy Scout is an action and thriller film directed by Tony Scott, running about 105 minutes. “Everyone had counted them out. But they're about to get back in the game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the girl that detective Joe Hallenback is protecting gets murdered, the boyfriend of the murdered girl attempts to investigate and solve the case. What they discover is that there is deep seated corruption going on between a crooked politician and the owner of a pro football team.
Who’s in it. The Last Boy Scout stars Bruce Willis as Joe Hallenbeck, Damon Wayans as James Alexander 'Jimmy' Dix, Chelsea Field as Sarah Hallenbeck and Noble Willingham as Sheldon Marcone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Last Boy Scout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $59.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Boy Scout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Boy Scout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Boy Scout (1991)?
- In US, The Last Boy Scout is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Boy Scout worth watching?
- The Last Boy Scout holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Boy Scout?
- The Last Boy Scout stars Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham and Taylor Negron.
- When was The Last Boy Scout released?
- The Last Boy Scout was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.