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Scattering Dad

9.519981h 31mMovieTV MovieDrama

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.

DirectorJoan Tewkesbury
WriterBarbara Bosson
ProducersBarbara Bosson·Karen Danaher-Dorr

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joan Tewkesbury

ODOlympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis
Dotty
LJLucinda Jenney
Lucinda Jenney
Molly
MBMichelle Burke
Michelle Burke
Taylor
ASAugust Schellenberg
August Schellenberg
Fierce Crow
AGAndy Griffith
Andy Griffith
Hiram
JAJo Harvey Allen
Jo Harvey Allen
Reva
EMElaine Miles
Elaine Miles
Elaine

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Scattering Dad — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Scattering Dad?

Scattering Dad is streaming on HBO Max in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Scattering Dad on Netflix?

No, Scattering Dad is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Scattering Dad on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Scattering Dad isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch Scattering Dad for free?

Scattering Dad is available on HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.