Scarfies (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, Scarfies is a comedy and thriller film directed by Robert Sarkies, running about 101 minutes. “A captive in your basement. What would you do?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Scarfies stars Willa O'Neill as Emma, Taika Waititi as Alex, Charlie Bleakley as Graham and Neill Rea as Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Scarfies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scarfies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scarfies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scarfies (1999)?
- In AU, Scarfies is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scarfies worth watching?
- Scarfies holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scarfies?
- Scarfies stars Willa O'Neill, Taika Waititi, Charlie Bleakley, Neill Rea and Ashleigh Seagar.
- When was Scarfies released?
- Scarfies was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.