Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1963, Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow is a drama, adventure and family film directed by James Neilson, running about 98 minutes. “A bold man lives a double life... by day, a country parson... by night, a phantom smuggler!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. English vicar Dr. Syn becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart King George III's taxmen.
Who’s in it. Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow stars Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Christopher Syn / The Scarecrow, George Cole as Mr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite, Tony Britton as Simon Bates and Michael Hordern as Squire Thomas Banks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow worth watching?
- Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?
- Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow stars Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton, Michael Hordern and Geoffrey Keen.
- When was Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow released?
- Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.