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The Scapegoat

He took another man's name... lived another man's life... loved another man's woman!

6.8(39)19591h 32m
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Where to watch The Scapegoat in Canada

The Scapegoat is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

About The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat is a 1959 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Hamer, starring Alec Guinness, Bette Davis and Nicole Maurey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 39 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Scapegoat in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

The Scapegoat trailer

Overview

An Englishman in France unwittingly is placed into the identity, and steps into the vacated life, of a look-alike French nobleman.

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Themes & keywords

chauffeurfranceupper classdrug addictionmarriage contractmurdercountesslook-alikemistressblack and whitedeathassumed identitydowagerdrugged drinkenglishman abroad

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Scapegoat in Canada?+

In Canada, The Scapegoat is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Scapegoat on Netflix?+

The Scapegoat is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Scapegoat?+

The Scapegoat has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Scapegoat?+

The Scapegoat stars Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey, Irene Worth and Pamela Brown.

When did The Scapegoat come out?+

The Scapegoat is a 1959 movie directed by Robert Hamer.

What genre is The Scapegoat?+

The Scapegoat is Mystery, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Scapegoat?+

The Scapegoat was directed by Robert Hamer.

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