Scaramouche (1952): cast, story & where to watch

1952 · Film · ★ 7

Scaramouche poster

Released in 1952, Scaramouche is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by George Sidney, running about 115 minutes. “The Company that made "Quo Vadis" brings the world another spectacular romantic triumph!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 18th-century France, a young man masquerades as an actor to avenge his friend's murder.

Who’s in it. Scaramouche stars Stewart Granger as Andre Moreau, Eleanor Parker as Lenore, Janet Leigh as Aline de Gavrillac de Bourbon and Mel Ferrer as Noel, Marquis de Maynes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Scaramouche has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scaramouche page.

If you liked it. Fans of Scaramouche tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Scaramouche (1952)?
In US, Scaramouche is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Scaramouche worth watching?
Scaramouche holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Scaramouche?
Scaramouche stars Stewart Granger, Eleanor Parker, Janet Leigh, Mel Ferrer and Henry Wilcoxon.
When was Scaramouche released?
Scaramouche was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.