Scarfies(1999)
A captive in your basement. What would you do?
Scarfies Synopsis
This dark comedy is set in Dunedin, New Zealand. A university student finds an old "abandoned" house and proceeds to invite other students to share. It even has running electricity. But what is the catch?
Scarfies (1999) is a comedy and thriller film directed by Robert Sarkies, released on August 5, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Willa O'Neill, Taika Waititi, Charlie Bleakley and Neill Rea. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Sarkies
- Writers:
- Duncan Sarkies, Robert Sarkies
- Producers:
- Lisa Chatfield
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Downes
- Production:
- Nightmare Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
- Budget:
- $1,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Scarfies (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Scarfies before you stream it.
Scarfies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willa O'Neill
as Emma
Taika Waititi
as Alex
Charlie Bleakley
as Graham
Neill Rea
as Scott
- Ashleigh Seagar
Ashleigh Seagar
as Nicola
Jon Brazier
as Kevin
Mark Neilson
as Gordy
David Kilgour
as Self (The Clean)
Andrew Munro
as Self (The Yams)
- Robert Scott
Robert Scott
as Self (The Clean)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Sarkies, written by Duncan Sarkies and Robert Sarkies, produced by Lisa Chatfield.
Explore more Comedy titles
Scarfies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 23 ratings.
You may also like
Half Baked
1998
Pineapple Express
2008
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004
Dangerous
2021
Pizza Movie
2026
Point Blank
2019
Shallow Grave
1994
How High
2001
Seven Psychopaths
2012
The Hit List
2011
The Whole Nine Yards
2000
Afterburn
2025
Up in Smoke
1978
They Cloned Tyrone
2023
Self Reliance
2024
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
Bad Influence
1990
Dark Angel
1990
I Came By
2022
Maximum Risk
1996
Movies similar to Scarfies
Joint Venture
2024
Wonder Boys
2000
Give Us Wings
1940
Reservoir Dogs
1992
Tough Enough
2006
Garden State
2004
From Noon Till Three
1976
Alpha Dog
2006
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
1998
The Big Lebowski
1998
Saving Grace
2000
Rocket Power: Race Across New Zealand
2002
Pipe Dream
2015
Dazed and Confused
1993
Convoy
1978
Half Baked
1998
Go
1999
Romancing the Stone
1984
Ali G Indahouse
2002
EuroTrip
2004
Scarfies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scarfies online?
+
Scarfies (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Scarfies?
+
The main cast of Scarfies (1999) includes Willa O'Neill, Taika Waititi, Charlie Bleakley, Neill Rea and Ashleigh Seagar. The film was directed by Robert Sarkies. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scarfies released?
+
Scarfies was released on August 5, 1999 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Scarfies worth watching?
+
Scarfies (1999) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Scarfies?
+
Yes. The official Scarfies trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.