Scoop (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1987, Scoop is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Gavin Millar, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Scoop is a 1987 TV film directed by Gavin Millar, adapted by William Boyd from the 1938 satirical novel Scoop by Evelyn Waugh. It was produced by Sue Birtwistle with executive producers Nick Elliott and Patrick Garland. Original music was made by Stanley Myers. The story is about a reporter sent to Ishmaelia (a fictional African state) by accident.
Who’s in it. Scoop stars Michael Maloney as William Boot, Michael Hordern as Uncle Theodor, Denholm Elliott as Salter and Donald Pleasence as Lord Copper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Scoop has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scoop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scoop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scoop (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scoop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scoop worth watching?
- Scoop holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scoop?
- Scoop stars Michael Maloney, Michael Hordern, Denholm Elliott, Donald Pleasence and Robert Eddison.
- When was Scoop released?
- Scoop was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.