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The Scout

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Al Percolo (Albert Brooks), a scout for the New York Yankees, is sent to Mexico after his latest prospect (Michael Rapaport) has a breakdown on the field. In Mexico, Al attends a local baseball game in which Steve Nebraska (Brendan Fraser) is playing and is impressed when he witnesses Steve's fastball and his home runs. Al returns to New York with Steve and gets him signed to the Yankees. But, as Steve begins to behave strangely, Al is told he must bring him to a psychiatrist (Dianne Wiest).
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Anderson Jones Detroit Free Press Apr 26, 2022
3/4
The last in a long series of baseball flicks this year, this one's the most believable. Yet it still doesn't quite manage to hit one out of the park. Go to Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine Aug 12, 2009
The Scout is the best comedy-fantasy about baseball ever made, which goes to show that if Hollywood keeps trying, eventually someone will get it right. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety Mar 26, 2009
Even with the modest allure of Albert Brooks in what amounts to a mainstream effort, The Scout should get a quick trip to the showers. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Dugout Dirt Jul 24, 2023
3.5/5
There's no doubt that The Scout could be a stronger film but filmmaker Michael Ritchie and the cast make the best of it. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Mar 18, 2023
B-
Strikes out as drama, but has a good eye for comedy. Go to Full Review TV Guide Aug 12, 2009
2.5/4
An amusing comic premise, mixing baseball and psychiatry, gets lost along the way in a film that displays much evidence of post-production tampering. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 20, 2026 The Scout = a *1* star Movie! See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 27, 2026 The Scout is a sports comedy-drama that often gets compared to baseball classics like The Sandlot, but it really isn’t trying to be a ripoff. It’s actually based on a short story by Roger Angell, and it leans more into a mix of sports satire and character-focused storytelling than nostalgic childhood baseball. That said, the film feels a bit uneven in execution. It has an interesting premise and some decent ideas, but the tone doesn’t always stay consistent. At times it’s trying to be funny, at others more dramatic, and it doesn’t fully land either direction. There are moments that work, especially for baseball fans, but overall it struggles to stay engaging or memorable for long stretches. Overall, it’s not a ripoff, just a mixed and somewhat forgettable sports film. I’d rate it a 4/10—an interesting idea that doesn’t quite come together. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 24, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Steve D @RT35616104 Feb 19, 2023 There are some good ideas here and it works better as drama than comedy. However having the kid be perfect at baseball makes the entire thing eyerollingly stupid. See more Oct 19, 2019 It's a guilty pleasure. Is it "good"? No. Is it enjoyable? Yes. See more Mark J @rickyd624 Dec 4, 2014 Have on DVD!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Ritchie

Director

Albert Brooks

Al Percolo

Brendan Fraser

Steve Nebraska

Dianne Wiest

Doctor H. Aaron

Lane Smith

Ron Wilson

Anne Twomey

Jennifer

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Synopsis Al Percolo (Albert Brooks), a scout for the New York Yankees, is sent to Mexico after his latest prospect (Michael Rapaport) has a breakdown on the field. In Mexico, Al attends a local baseball game in which Steve Nebraska (Brendan Fraser) is playing and is impressed when he witnesses Steve's fastball and his home runs. Al returns to New York with Steve and gets him signed to the Yankees. But, as Steve begins to behave strangely, Al is told he must bring him to a psychiatrist (Dianne Wiest).
Director
Michael Ritchie
Producer
Albert S. Ruddy, Andre Morgan
Screenwriter
Andrew Bergman, Albert Brooks, Monica McGowan Johnson
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 30, 1994, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 29, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.6M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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