The Scapegoat (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1959, The Scapegoat is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Robert Hamer, running about 92 minutes. “He took another man's name... lived another man's life... loved another man's woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Englishman in France unwittingly is placed into the identity, and steps into the vacated life, of a look-alike French nobleman.
Who’s in it. The Scapegoat stars Alec Guinness as John Barratt / Jacques De Gue, Bette Davis as Countess, Nicole Maurey as Bela and Irene Worth as Francoise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Scapegoat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Scapegoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scapegoat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scapegoat (1959)?
- In US, The Scapegoat 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 Scapegoat worth watching?
- The Scapegoat holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scapegoat?
- The Scapegoat stars Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey, Irene Worth and Pamela Brown.
- When was The Scapegoat released?
- The Scapegoat was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.