Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015): Cast & Ratings
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse is a 2015 comedy horror film directed by Christopher B. Landon, starring Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller and Joey Morgan. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $16.1 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Christopher B. Landon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse About?
The premise of Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a zombie outbreak hits their quiet town, three Boy Scouts—Ben, Carter, and Augie—are forced to use their scouting skills to survive. Along with the assertive Denise, they embark on a chaotic journey filled with undead creatures. To earn their badges and save humanity, they must navigate the escalating crisis and confront the horrifying reality of the apocalypse.
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- zombie
- boy scout
- hardware store
- friendship between boys
- blonde
- nudity
- female nudity
- boy scouts of america
- oral sex
- zombie animal
- zombie deer
- zombie attack
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- sitting on a toilet
- reference to dolly parton
- camping trip
- bust sculpture
- splatter comedy
- adolescent
- bully
- male bonding
- sex scene
- male nudity
- zombie horror
- janitor
- escape out a window
- condom
- scoutmaster
- old woman
- beer
- recruitment video
- caged monkey
- zombie cat
- hand grenade
- marshmallow
- kiss
- homeless man
- weed whacker
- nail gun
- b movie
- absurd violence
- improvised weapon
- zombie apocalypse
- cunnilingus
- hit with a car door
- reference to britney spears
- cat lady
- altered version of studio logo
- stabbed in the head
- high school student
- decapitation
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Cast
Tye Sheridan leads the cast, with Logan Miller and Joey Morgan. Directed by Christopher B. Landon; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Christopher B. Landon
Also Starring in Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
· 5 moreScouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 44% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
126 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Plot Summary
What happens in Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie kicks off with Ron, portrayed by Blake Anderson, the janitor, jamming to “Black Widow” as he roams the halls of a research facility. While diligently cleaning, he stumbles upon Dr. Pieter Morris, played by Theo Kypri, who leaves for a snack at the vending machine. Curiosity takes hold of Ron as he notices something unusual behind a curtain. To his horror, he discovers a man hooked up to a machine, his skin strikingly pale and veiny. As Ron grasps his wrist, the man twitches, sending Ron reeling back and causing chaos with the machine. In a frantic attempt to help, he tries CPR until he realizes with shock that his hands plunge through the man’s stomach.
Full summary
The whole story of Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, scene by scene
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Box Office & Budget
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse grossed $16.1 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost. $3.7 million came from the US and Canada and $12.4 million (77%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16.1M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $3.7M
- International
- $12.4M
- Budget
- $15M
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse | Green Band Trailer
How Well Do You Know Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What badge is Augie attempting to earn?
Cars in Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
14 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M1044 and the 1994 Buick Roadmaster.
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2005 Chrysler 300 Minor role
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Scouts vs. Zombies” and “A la Mierda con los Zombies”.
- Also known as
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- Scouts vs. Zombies
- A la Mierda con los Zombies
- Les scouts et l'apocalypse des zombies
- Skautai pries zombius
- Vodič za izviđače kroz zombi apokalipsu
- סיור מודרך למתקפת הזומבים
- A la mierda con los Zombis
- ゾンビーワールドへようこそ：2015
- Zombie camp
- Scouts vs. Zombies - Handbuch zur Zombie-Apokalypse
- Скауты против зомби
- Manuel de survie à l'apocalypse zombie
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- Guia do Escuteiro Para o Apocalipse Zombie
- Skautův průvodce zombie apokalypsou
- 좀비 서바이벌 가이드
- Προσκοπικό Εγχειρίδιο για την Αντιμετώπιση μιας Ζόμπι Αποκάλυψης
- 童军手册之僵尸启示录
- Łowcy zombie
- שבט הזומבים
- Manuale scout per l'apocalisse zombie
- Skautov sprievodca zombie apokalypsou
- İzciler Zombilere Karşı
- Como Sobreviver a um Ataque Zumbi
- Скаути проти зомбі
- Cserkészkézikönyv zombiapokalipszis esetére
- 殭屍教戰守則
- Скаутски наръчник при зомби апокалипсис
- Skauti pret zombijiem
- 3 ลูกเสือปะทะซอมบี้
- ゾンビーワールドへようこそ
- Thây Ma & Quỷ Sứ
- Cum scăpăm de zombi, frate?
- دليل الكشافة عند هجوم الزومبي
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Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse?
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse released?
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse was released on October 30, 2015.
Who directed Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse?
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse was directed by Christopher B. Landon.
More films by Christopher B. Landon Who is in the cast of Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse?
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse stars Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller and Joey Morgan, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse make at the box office?
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse grossed $16.1 million worldwide ($3.7 million domestic, $12.4 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse rated?
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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