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It streams in 46 other countries, but not in the United States.
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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.
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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- Directed by
- Joan Tewkesbury
- Written by
- Barbara Bosson
- Produced by
- Anthony Santa Croce
- Music by
- Michel Colombier
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Facts
January 4, 1998 · 1 h 31 min · TV Movie, Drama
- Released
- January 4, 1998
- Runtime
- 1 h 31 min
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 46 countries
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Questions about Scattering Dad
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Scattering Dad worth watching?
73
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 5.2).
Is Scattering Dad okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Can I half-watch Scattering Dad?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Is Scattering Dad plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.