Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

Scandal

Scandal

The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year.

An English bon-vivant osteopath is enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him. He serves as friend and mentor, and through his contacts and parties she and her friend meet and date members of the Conservative Party. Eventually a scandal occurs when her affair with the Minister of War goes public, threatening their lifestyles and their freedom.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: Scandal
  • Genres: Drama, History, Romance
  • Release Date: 1989-03-03
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 5.973/10 (93 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $8,800,000
  • Production Companies: British Screen Productions, Palace Pictures, Miramax, British Satellite Broadcasting
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5002
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Hurt

John Hurt

as Stephen Ward

Joanne Whalley

Joanne Whalley

as Christine Keeler

Bridget Fonda

Bridget Fonda

as Mandy Rice-Davies

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

as John Profumo

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

as Lord Astor

Britt Ekland

Britt Ekland

as Mariella Novotny

Daniel Massey

Daniel Massey

as Mervyn Griffith-Jones

Roland Gift

Roland Gift

as Johnnie Edgecombe

Alex Norton

Alex Norton

as Detective Inspector

Ronald Fraser

Ronald Fraser

as Justice Marshall

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

Scandal (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Scandal (1989) clip - on BFI Dual Format Edition Blu-ray & DVD from 24 February | BFI

External Links

Keywords

london, englandsex scandalbased on true storyscandalcabaret dancermember of parliament1960sbritish government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scandal?

Scandal is a Drama, History, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1989-03-03.

Who are the main actors in Scandal?

The main cast includes John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Bridget Fonda, Ian McKellen, Leslie Phillips, .

Where can I watch Scandal online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Scandal is available.

Is Scandal based on a true story?

The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year.

What is the IMDb rating of Scandal?

Scandal has an IMDb rating of 5.973/10 based on 93 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Scandal?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $8,800,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Scandal?

The soundtrack was composed by British Screen Productions, Palace Pictures, Miramax, British Satellite Broadcasting. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Scandal filmed?

Scandal was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Scandal?

The total runtime of Scandal is 115 minutes.

Is Scandal suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Scandal?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Scandal.

Does Scandal have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

Year by the Sea

Year by the Sea

Manhattan

Manhattan

The Last Emperor

The Last Emperor

Better Man

Better Man

Blackmail

Blackmail

Apollo 13

Apollo 13

Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

The Hours

The Hours

Titanic

Titanic

City of God

City of God

Trainspotting

Trainspotting

The Battle

The Battle

Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

The Straight Story

The Straight Story

Schindler's List

Schindler's List

A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind

Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham

Erin Brockovich

Erin Brockovich

Bandyta

Bandyta

Monster

Monster