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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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JioHotstarJioHotstar
Availability shown for India · 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 JioHotstar in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Scattering Dad on Netflix?

No, Scattering Dad is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026. It's currently on JioHotstar.

Is Scattering Dad on Amazon Prime Video?

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