Scattering Dad
1998, English. Directed by Joan Tewkesbury.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Scattering Dad is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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- Released
- 4 January 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Barbara Bosson
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Scattering Dad runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Scattering Dad is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
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Who directed Scattering Dad?
Scattering Dad (1998) was directed by Joan Tewkesbury and stars Olympia Dukakis, Lucinda Jenney, Michelle Burke.