The Pest (1997)
Overview
Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt. Willing to do anything to raise money and avoid severe injury or death, Vargas agrees to a very unusual job -- he will be transported to a remote island and hunted by Gustav Shank, a racist German executive. If he can survive a full day and night, Vargas gets $50,000 and will be set free. Is he wily enough to elude Shank?
Where to watch The Pest
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Brazil | Sony One | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | Sony One | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Pest in 46 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Pest about?
Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt. Willing to do anything to raise money and avoid severe injury or death, Vargas agrees to a very unusual job -- he will be transported to a remote island and hunted by Gustav Shank, a racist German executive. If he can survive a full day and night, Vargas gets $50,000 and will be set free. Is he wily enough to elude Shank? The Pest is a Action, Comedy movie, released on 1997-02-07, runtime 82 minutes.
Is The Pest worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Pest 4.7 out of 10 from 167 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Pest?
In the United States, The Pest streams on Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Paul Miller
Cast
- John Leguizamo as Pest
- Jeffrey Jones as Gustav
- Edoardo Ballerini as Himmel
- Freddy Rodríguez as Ninja
- Tammy Townsend as Xantha Kent
- Aries Spears as Chubby
- Joe Morton as Mr. Kent
- Charles Hallahan as Angus
- Tom McCleister as Leo
- Ivonne Coll as Gladyz
- Pat Skipper as Glen Livitt
- Jorge Luis Abreu as Piercer
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Sources
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