A Man Named Scott
“Before he was The Man on the Moon, he was a man named Scott.”
Synopsis
In 2009, Scott Mescudi aka Kid Cudi released his debut LP, Man on the Moon: The End of Day. A genre-bending album that broke barriers by featuring songs dealing with depression, anxiety and loneliness, it resonated deeply with young listeners and launched Cudi as a musical star and cultural hero. A Man Named Scott explores Cudi’s journey over a decade of creative choices, struggles and breakthroughs, making music that continues to move and empower his millions of fans around the world.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Alexander
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Alexander
- Original Title
- A Man Named Scott
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Amazon Studios, Film 45, Hardware Agency, Mad Solar, Complex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Alexander
Robert Alexander
Nathan Salter
Brandon Riley, Christopher Noviello, Kid Cudi, Peter Berg, Matthew I. Goldberg
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Nathan Salter
Director of Photography
Robert Alexander
Director
Brandon Riley
Producer
Christopher Noviello
Producer
Robert Alexander
Writer
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Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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What is A Man Named Scott about?
In 2009, Scott Mescudi aka Kid Cudi released his debut LP, Man on the Moon: The End of Day. A genre-bending album that broke barriers by featuring songs dealing with depression, anxiety and loneliness, it resonated deeply with young listeners and launched Cudi as a musical star and cultural hero. A Man Named Scott explores Cudi’s journey over a decade of creative choices, struggles and breakthroughs, making music that continues to move and empower his millions of fans around the world.
Who directed A Man Named Scott?
A Man Named Scott was directed by Robert Alexander.
Who stars in A Man Named Scott?
The principal cast of A Man Named Scott includes Kid Cudi, Jaden Smith, Blake Young, Shia LaBeouf, Timothée Chalamet.
When was A Man Named Scott released and how long is it?
A Man Named Scott was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Man Named Scott?
A Man Named Scott holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).