Scattering Dad(1998)
Scattering Dad Synopsis
An agoraphobic woman who hasn't left her home in 20 years receives a visit from the spirit of her deceased husband who reminds her of a promise she made to scatter his ashes at his favorite vacation spot. With her daughters unavailable, she sets off to fulfill the promise herself.
Scattering Dad (1998) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Joan Tewkesbury, released on January 4, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Olympia Dukakis, Lucinda Jenney, Michelle Burke and August Schellenberg. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Joan Tewkesbury
- Writers:
- Barbara Bosson, Joan Tewkesbury, Barbara Bosson
- Producers:
- Anthony Santa Croce
- Production:
- Barbara Bosson Productions, Citadel Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Scattering Dad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Olympia Dukakis
as Dotty
Lucinda Jenney
as Molly
Michelle Burke
as Taylor
August Schellenberg
as Fierce Crow
Andy Griffith
as Hiram
Jo Harvey Allen
as Reva
Elaine Miles
as Elaine
Key crew
Directed by Joan Tewkesbury, written by Barbara Bosson, Joan Tewkesbury and Barbara Bosson, produced by Anthony Santa Croce.
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Scattering Dad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Scattering Dad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scattering Dad online?
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Scattering Dad (1998) is available to stream on HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Scattering Dad?
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The main cast of Scattering Dad (1998) includes Olympia Dukakis, Lucinda Jenney, Michelle Burke, August Schellenberg and Andy Griffith. The film was directed by Joan Tewkesbury. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scattering Dad released?
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Scattering Dad was released on January 4, 1998 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Scattering Dad worth watching?
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Scattering Dad (1998) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.