Scouting for Boys
2007, English. Directed by Deborah Lee.
Lord Baden-Powell's 1908 handbook Scouting for Boys is one of the most influential and best-selling books of all time. In the 20th century, only the Bible, the Koran and the Thoughts of Chairman Mao sold more. But they had fewer jokes, no pictures and were useless at important stuff like tying knots. In this entertaining and affectionate film, Ian Hislop uncovers the story behind the book which kick-started the Scout Movement - a work which is very eccentric, very Edwardian and very English. Hislop discovers that the book is also very radical and addresses a variety of modern issues, such as citizenship, disaffected youth and social responsibility. He explores the maverick brilliance of Baden-Powell, a national celebrity after his heroism in the Boer War, and considers the book's candid focus on health and well-being.
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- 14 May 2007
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Scouting for Boys runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Scouting for Boys isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 May 2007. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scouting for Boys?
If you liked Scouting for Boys, try Boys State, Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Scouting for Boys?
Scouting for Boys (2007) was directed by Deborah Lee and stars Ian Hislop, John Rowe.