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Tom Cavanagh, Ben Shenkman, Noah Bernett, Jeananne Goossen, Megan Follows ... see more see more... , Graham Greene (II) , Sheila McCarthy , Shauna MacDonald , Fiona Reid , Colin Cunningham

A decidedly non-stereotypical gay male couple finds their efforts to keep their personal and professional lives completely separate challenged by the arrival of the gay nephew whose presence threatens... read more read more... to reveal their closely guarded secret in director Laurie Lynd's drama. Eric (Tom Cavanagh) is a former professional hockey player who now works as a broadcaster at a major sports network. Of course, Eric's colleagues have no clue about the outwardly masculine sportscaster's true sexuality, and the same can be said about his longtime partner, Sam (Ben Shenkman), a lawyer. Now, despite successfully keeping their sexuality a secret for some time, happy couple Eric and Sam find their livelihood threatened with the arrival of Sam's nephew Scot (Noah Bernett) -- whose mother has just died and whose responsibility-shirking father is currently out of town. Scot is an expert in the subjects of knitting and show tunes, but when it comes to the topic of sports he just can't be bothered. Eric knows well the terror of having to hide your sexuality away from the masses, though, and now in order to save Scot from the torment of his new classmates -- and perhaps prevent his own secret from being revealed, the knowing uncle does his best to channel the boy's skating talent into a career in hockey. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Laurie Lynd

Release Date: September 9, 2007

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DVD Release Date: May 6, 2008

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  • Tomassgringo
    November 29, 2010
    Tomassgringo
    A cute story but so many situations seemed exaggerated and distracted from the heart of this movie.
  • MidnightMadwoman
    November 26, 2008
    MidnightMadwoman
    This is a sweet, if rather formulaic family comedy. The genuine laughs seem a little few and far-between, but I really liked the twist on functional nuclear family life, as well as the examination of gay identity. That is the only thing that makes this film special, really. The t... read morehing I liked most was the homosexual main character's hilarious worry that his lover's flamboyant nephew might "make him gay", in the paranoid, homophobic Republican sense. Very cute and heartwarming, but you've seen this before.
  • Redlats
    September 1, 2008
    Redlats
    I enjoyed this movie. Eric is trying the keep his lifestyle private. After all he is a tough pro hockey player - an enforcer no less. Eric's partner, Sam inherits Scot after his sister dies. The problem is, Scot may just blow Eric's cover.
  • fb653545547
    April 25, 2012
    fb653545547
    Breakfast with Scot is not refreshing, quirky, comedic or, frankly good. From the get go, Tom Cavangh's Eric is entirely unlikeable while Ben Shenkman's Sam seems to stick with him "just because." There's no warmth between the two, which makes every single scene they occupy tog... read moreether painful to watch. In fact, there's aren't two characters in this entire film who have any kind of chemistry. Not brothers, not parent and child, not coworkers, no one. It's entirely too telling that Eric and Sam (indeed, everyone else in the film) refrains from touching one another until the last 10 minutes. Maybe there's a message there about how distant these people are, but the movie is so dense and concerned with trying to be high minded to figure it all out. I have nothing but disdain for this entire endeavor from beginning to end. Unrealistic, maddening and ultimately mindboggling. And I haven't even talked about the kid, his guardian or any of the myriad subplots the story throws at the viewer.
  • danieljparsons
    November 18, 2009
    danieljparsons
    Pretty damn good film. Review soon.
  • SunilJawahir
    November 27, 2010
    SunilJawahir
    Bleck!
  • ileo
    October 23, 2010
    ileo
    Hilarious! Eric and Sam have a quiet and comfortable life, and home, together when Sam's nephew Scot arrives. Losing his mother to a drug overdose, young Scot must await the arrival of his father (whose lived for several years in Brazil). Staying with the only relative nearby,... read more Scot's apparent behavior begins to take a toll on Eric. A former pro hockey player, Eric is a sportscaster on a renown sports channel and hopes that his career will launch. While spending more time with Scot, Eric begins to realize several things about himself and others. Together, they create a family of their own.
    Cast- Tom Cavanagh, Ben Shenkman, Noah Bernett, Jeananne Goossen, Fiona Reid, Megan Follows, Sheila McCarthy, Shauna MacDonald, and Graham Greene. Worthy!
  • InaHH
    September 7, 2009
    InaHH
    Delightful movie on being a parent, accepting someone for who he is, and the importance of not hiding one's identity. Heartwarming, funny, just a feel-good film especially recommended for gay people who feel the need to hide in some kind of strange half-closet. Trust me, this fil... read morem will make you want to jump out of there.
  • Hamee
    October 3, 2010
    Hamee
    This was a truly adorable movie. I loved the story of the "community" coming together to help this little boy when he loses his mother.
  • egyptiansushi
    May 13, 2009
    egyptiansushi
    I wish they'd accused the kid of being a possible transgendered person instead of gay. Dresses and makeup do not mean homosexual.

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Wesley Morris
October 24, 2008
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

It lacks the psychological realism of certain decent dramas and is too reliant on cheap pratfalls and Cavanagh's pinched approach to comedy. Full Review

David Wiegand
October 10, 2008
David Wiegand, San Francisco Chronicle

What elevates way above the merely adequate script by Sean Reycraft based on the novel by Michael Downing and Lynd's competent direction is young Noah Bernett as Scot. This kid is so great, he could g... Full Review

Lou Lumenick
October 10, 2008
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

Anyone who's ever seen an After School Special knows where the family-friendly Breakfast With Scot is headed, no matter how well intentioned. Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
October 10, 2008
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

It's refreshingly snarky and quick. Full Review

Kevin Thomas
October 10, 2008
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

Breakfast With Scot has a sitcom format, but complex emotions and perceptions keep breaking through the surface in an engaging, thoughtful manner. Full Review

Bob Mondello
October 10, 2008
Bob Mondello, NPR

All the filmmakers are really after is a heartwarming little object lesson. ... [But] they perch their tidy little dramedy somewhere between sitcom and Movie of the Week. Full Review

Frank Scheck
October 10, 2008
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

A feel-good tale with undeniably good intentions, this Canadian comedy-drama doesn't really manage to convince on any level.

Stephen Holden
October 10, 2008
Stephen Holden, New York Times

For its courage to address a ticklish subject with warmhearted humor, Breakfast With Scot, adapted from a novel by Michael Downing, deserves a light round of applause.

Lisa Schwarzbaum
October 8, 2008
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

It's hardly the most gracefully made indie on the block -- more like a whole season of a sitcom crammed into one feature. Full Review

Rex Reed
October 8, 2008
Rex Reed, New York Observer

The smart performances, humorous dialogue and brisk pacing of Laurie Lynd's direction are all warm and friendly -- a nice antidote to misguided junk like I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. Full Review

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