
Father and Scout
Seen it?1994 | 92 min | Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
More like this
ThunderstruckMonday Morning MaybeAnother sports comedy. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
The Love BugSunday Safe BetAnother sports comedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Game PlanWeeknight WatchAnother sports comedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Psych: The MovieSunday Safe BetAnother comedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Drake & Josh Go HollywoodWeeknight WatchAnother family film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Michaels
- Bob SagetSpencer Paley
- Brian BonsallMichael Paley
- Stuart PankinAaron Deutsch
- Denver PyleGeorge Rosebrock
- Heidi SwedbergDonna Paley
- David GrafChet
- Troy EvansScoutmaster
- Kimberly ScottFrancine