The Scamp (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1957, The Scamp is a drama film directed by Wolf Rilla, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Tod is a motherless boy, who is mistreated by his violent father. He eventually finds happiness with kindly foster parents.
Who’s in it. The Scamp stars Richard Attenborough as Stephen Leigh, Dorothy Alison as Barbara Leigh, Colin Petersen as Tod Dawson and Terence Morgan as Mike Dawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Scamp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scamp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scamp tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scamp (1957)?
- In US, The Scamp is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scamp worth watching?
- The Scamp holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scamp?
- The Scamp stars Richard Attenborough, Dorothy Alison, Colin Petersen, Terence Morgan and Jill Adams.
- When was The Scamp released?
- The Scamp was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.