The Pest
1997, English. Directed by Paul Miller.
What kind of freakazoid would let someone hunt him just to collect $50,000?...Next question.
Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt. Willing to do anything to raise money and avoid severe injury or death, Vargas agrees to a very unusual job -- he will be transported to a remote island and hunted by Gustav Shank, a racist German executive. If he can survive a full day and night, Vargas gets $50,000 and will be set free. Is he wily enough to elude Shank?
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Pest
The Pest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 February 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Leguizamo, David Bar Katz
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $3.6M
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The Pest: quick answers
Is The Pest worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.7/10 from 167 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pest?
The Pest runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Pest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pest is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pest on?
The Pest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pest?
If you liked The Pest, try Trouble Man, Stark Raving Mad, Tower Heist.
Who directed The Pest?
The Pest (1997) was directed by Paul Miller and stars John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, Edoardo Ballerini.