The Scouting Book for Boys

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.