Scoop (2006)
A whimsical London mystery unfolds as a student journalist chases a big story and a charming aristocrat.
An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls.
How intense is Scoop?
Scoop has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Scoop feels like
- Tone
- campywhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Scoop
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Scoop for you?
Is Scoop scary?
No. Scoop is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Scoop gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Scoop sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Scoop OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Scoop?
Scoop runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Scoop?
Scoop is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Scoop have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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