The Scouting Book for Boys
2010, English. Directed by Tom Harper.
Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) stars as David, a young boy who lives a carefree life on a coastal caravan park with his best friend Emily (Holliday Grainger). When David learns that Emily is being forced to move away, he helps her hide out in a remote cave on the beach. But as David watches the police close in on his missing friend, their innocent secret takes on a life of its own. When the real reason Emily wants to escape comes to light, David's world is shattered. Swept up in a situation out of his control, and with his feelings for his best friend growing stranger by the day, David is forced to take action.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 March 2010
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jack Thorne
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How long is The Scouting Book for Boys?
The Scouting Book for Boys runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Which OTT platform is The Scouting Book for Boys on?
The Scouting Book for Boys isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scouting Book for Boys?
If you liked The Scouting Book for Boys, try Magpie, Tyler Perry's Duplicity, Not Without Hope.
Who directed The Scouting Book for Boys?
The Scouting Book for Boys (2010) was directed by Tom Harper and stars Thomas Turgoose, Holliday Grainger, Susan Lynch.