Father and Scout (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1994, Father and Scout is a comedy and family film directed by Richard Michaels, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A father gets a crash course in the outdoors in this made for television comedy for kids. Comedian Bob Saget stars as an urban living dad who decides to take his son Michael (Brian Bonsall) -- working his way to Eagle Scout -- on a camping trip. Poor dad is well-meaning, but fumbles his way through a series of mishaps.
Who’s in it. Father and Scout stars Bob Saget as Spencer Paley, Brian Bonsall as Michael Paley, Stuart Pankin as Aaron Deutsch and Denver Pyle as George Rosebrock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Father and Scout has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father and Scout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father and Scout tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father and Scout (1994)?
- In US, Father and Scout is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Father and Scout worth watching?
- Father and Scout holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father and Scout?
- Father and Scout stars Bob Saget, Brian Bonsall, Stuart Pankin, Denver Pyle and Heidi Swedberg.
- When was Father and Scout released?
- Father and Scout was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.