The Scout

The Scout

1994 · 101 min · EN · PG-13 · 5.2 (96 votes)
Dir. Michael Ritchie · Starring Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser, Dianne Wiest, Anne Twomey, Lane Smith, Michael Rapaport · Music Bill Conti

He was praying for a miracle. What he got was Steve Nebraska.

Comedy

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 Bronx Bombers put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.

VIBE

A charmingly earnest underdog story. It's a feel-good romp about second chances and unlikely bonds, blending sports drama with lighthearted comedy. Perfect for a relaxed watch that leaves you smiling.

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