Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- romantic
- exuberant
- classic movie night
- swordplay marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Andre Moreau trains as a swordsman and confronts the Marquis in an extended climactic duel.
Andre hides from authorities by joining a commedia troupe and lives under an actor's persona.
Andre seeks vengeance for his murdered friend while defending the third estate against de Mayne's abuses.
Andre, Aline, and de Mayne are connected through desire, noble status, and impending revolutionary upheaval.
Films like Scaramouche, and why
The Prisoner of Zenda
A lavish period swashbuckler centered on romance, revenge, theatrical bravado, and swordplay.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Shares aristocratic intrigue, romantic complications, and flamboyant action in a historical adventure setting.
The Mark of Zorro
A classic romantic adventure featuring duels, courtly intrigue, and a charismatic outsider protagonist.
Movie Details
- Director
- George Sidney
- Release Date
- 1952-05-08
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (108)
Cast
- Stewart Granger
- Eleanor Parker
- Janet Leigh
- Mel Ferrer
- Henry Wilcoxon
- Nina Foch
- Richard Anderson
- Robert Coote
- Lewis Stone
- Elisabeth Risdon
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- TCM
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Scaramouche about?
- A witty, lavish swashbuckling romance follows a bastard nobleman who turns actor, politician, and swordsman to avenge his friend and challenge aristocratic tyranny.
- What is Scaramouche like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Scaramouche as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Scaramouche violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Scaramouche as mild.
- Which films are like Scaramouche?
- Films with a similar feel include The Prisoner of Zenda, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro.
- How long is Scaramouche?
- Scaramouche runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Scaramouche?
- In United States, Scaramouche streams on TCM.
