Father and Scout
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Michaels
- Screenplay & Story
- Hoyt Hilsman, Sheldon Bull
- Original Score
- David Kitay
- Original Title
- Father and Scout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Michaels
Hoyt Hilsman, Sheldon Bull
David Kitay
Isidore Mankofsky
Michael Brown, Casey Brown
Cindy Hornickel
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Brown
Editor
Cindy Hornickel
Producer
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
Hoyt Hilsman
Writer
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Sheldon Bull
Writer
Casey Brown
Editor
C.J. Strawn
Production Design
Richard Michaels
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father and Scout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father and Scout 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 directed Father and Scout?
Father and Scout was directed by Richard Michaels.
Who stars in Father and Scout?
The principal cast of Father and Scout includes Bob Saget, Brian Bonsall, Stuart Pankin, Denver Pyle, Heidi Swedberg.
When was Father and Scout released and how long is it?
Father and Scout was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Father and Scout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father and Scout was composed by David Kitay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father and Scout?
Father and Scout holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).