The Scout
He was praying for a miracle. What he got was Steve Nebraska.
1994 • 101 min • Comedy
Synopsis
When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 52 Audience · 124 · 100%
A disgraced baseball scout discovers a pitching prodigy in rural Mexico, whose talent is undeniable but whose eccentric behavior raises concerns. As the New York Yankees offer a huge contract, the young pitcher must undergo a psychiatric evaluation to prove his stability, leading to humorous and heartfelt challenges for both him and his scout.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some language may be stronger than expected for younger teens
- Deals with mental health in a sometimes simplistic way
- Brief scenes of alcohol consumption
What it models well
- Belief in oneself and others
- Mentorship and guidance
- Overcoming personal challenges
- Finding your place
Talk about it after
- Understanding mental health conditions
- The pressures of professional sports
- Navigating adult friendships
- Recognizing genuine talent
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Top billed cast
Director: Michael Ritchie • Crew: Monica Johnson, Andrew Bergman, Albert Brooks
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.2/10 (124)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Box office
- $2,694,234
- IMDb
- tt0111094
