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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

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 46 other countries

Scattering Dad isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Albania, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia and 42 more. Streaming rights are licensed per 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 isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Antigua & Barbuda, Albania and Argentina and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Scattering Dad on Netflix?

No, Scattering Dad is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Scattering Dad on Amazon Prime Video?

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Scattering Dad isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.