The Scout(1994)
He was praying for a miracle. What he got was Steve Nebraska.
The Scout Synopsis
When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.
The Scout (1994) is a comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie, released on September 30, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser, Dianne Wiest and Anne Twomey. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 124 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Ritchie
- Writers:
- Monica Johnson, Andrew Bergman, Albert Brooks
- Producers:
- Albert S. Ruddy, Andre Morgan
- Cinematographer:
- László Kovács
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Santo Domingo Film & Music Video, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,694,234
- Status:
- Released
The Scout (1994) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Scout before you stream it.
The Scout Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Brooks
as Al Percolo
Brendan Fraser
as Steve Nebraska
Dianne Wiest
as Doctor H. Aaron
Anne Twomey
as Jennifer
Lane Smith
as Ron Wilson
Michael Rapaport
as Tommy Lacy
Barry Shabaka Henley
as McDermott
John Capodice
as Caruso
- Art Garfield
Art Garfield
as Stan
- Louis Giovannetti
Louis Giovannetti
as World Series Catcher
- Stephen Demek
Stephen Demek
as Yankee Catcher
- Ralph Drischell
Ralph Drischell
as Charlie
Key crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie, written by Monica Johnson, Andrew Bergman and Albert Brooks, produced by Albert S. Ruddy and Andre Morgan.
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The Scout Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 124 ratings.
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The Scout – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Scout online?
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The Scout (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Scout?
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The main cast of The Scout (1994) includes Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser, Dianne Wiest, Anne Twomey and Lane Smith. The film was directed by Michael Ritchie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Scout released?
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The Scout was released on September 30, 1994 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Scout worth watching?
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The Scout (1994) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 124 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Scout?
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Yes. The official The Scout trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.