The Scouting Book for Boys is a 2009 British drama thriller film directed by Tom Harper in his directorial debut, produced by Ivana MacKinnon and written by Jack Thorne. It stars Thomas Turgoose, Holliday Grainger, Rafe Spall, Susan Lynch, Tony Maudsley and Steven Mackintosh.
The film premiered internationally at the San Sebastián International Film Festival and domestically at the BFI London Film Festival.
Plot
Fourteen-year-old David (Thomas Turgoose) is spending the summer hanging out with Emily (Holly Grainger), the only other teenager in his trailer park. When her mum, Sharon (Susan Lynch), loses custody, Emily refuses to live with her father and convinces David to help her hide in a cave. While he brings Emily supplies and keeps her secret, the police investigate her disappearance – and soon uncover Emily's relationship with her mother's boyfriend, Steve (Rafe Spall), igniting David's jealousy.
Cast
Thomas Turgoose as David
Holliday Grainger as Emily
Rafe Spall as Steve
Susan Lynch as Sharon
Tony Maudsley as Jim
Steven Mackintosh as DI Kertzer
Ann Eisley as Lucy
Ewan Macintosh as Charlie
Ruth Wellman as Mrs. Fry
Lorraine Bruce as Betty
Candice Manning as Candice
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics.
References
External links
Wilding, Philip. "The Scouting Book For Boys." Empire.