Scarecrow (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2013, Scarecrow is a horror and science fiction film directed by Sheldon Wilson, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. For generations, it was an urban legend that lived in the nightmares of children. Now, the season to rejuvenate the tale will revive a town's darkest fears. With the Scarecrow Festival on the horizon, school teacher Aaron Harris is doling out punishment for six students serving detention. Their task: help Aaron's girlfriend Amanda fix her family farm before it's sold. But the cornfields circling the farm come with a legend and Tyler takes macabre delight in recounting the tale: It never sleeps, it never dies, it can't be stopped, hear their cries.
Who’s in it. Scarecrow stars Lacey Chabert as Kristen, Robin Dunne as Aaron, Brittney Wilson as Beth and Julia Maxwell as Nicki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Scarecrow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scarecrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scarecrow tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scarecrow (2013)?
- In US, Scarecrow is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scarecrow worth watching?
- Scarecrow holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scarecrow?
- Scarecrow stars Lacey Chabert, Robin Dunne, Brittney Wilson, Julia Maxwell and Iain Belcher.
- When was Scarecrow released?
- Scarecrow was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.