

The Scapegoat
“Two men, one face.”
In 1952, as England prepares for the coronation, two very different men have one thing in common—a face.
Where to watch The Scapegoat in United States
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Where is The Scapegoat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Scapegoat
The Scapegoat is a 2012 English-language mystery, drama and adventure film directed by Charles Sturridge. The cast is led by Matthew Rhys, Jodhi May, Eileen Atkins. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Scapegoat was produced by Island Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 9, 2012.
- Director
- Charles Sturridge
- Writers
- Charles Sturridge
- Release date
- September 9, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Island Pictures
The Scapegoat cast & crew
The Scapegoat was directed by Charles Sturridge and written by Charles Sturridge.
The cast features Matthew Rhys as John / Johnny, Jodhi May as Blanche, Eileen Atkins as Lady Spence, Sheridan Smith as Nina, Andrew Scott as Paul, and Phoebe Nicholls as Charlotte.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Adrian Johnston, cinematography is by Matt Gray, and it was produced by Sarah Beardsall and Dominic Minghella.
Is The Scapegoat worth watching?
The Scapegoat holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 87 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery, drama, and adventure, The Scapegoat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Scapegoat
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Cast of The Scapegoat

Matthew Rhys
John / Johnny

Jodhi May
Blanche

Eileen Atkins
Lady Spence

Sheridan Smith
Nina

Andrew Scott
Paul

Phoebe Nicholls
Charlotte

Anton Lesser
Father McReady

Eloise Webb
Mary Lou

Pip Torrens
George

Ian Mercer
Fincher

Julian Wadham
Headmaster

Richard Ridings
Landlord
The Scapegoat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Scapegoat in United States?
The Scapegoat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Scapegoat on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Scapegoat is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Scapegoat in?
The Scapegoat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Scapegoat?
The Scapegoat runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Scapegoat rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 87 ratings.











