Breakfast with Scot is a beautifully played slightly comic drama about a gay couple faced with being surrogate parents to a child when the boy's almost-related-to-them mother dies They face the usual insecurities of being new parents, together with fears of being the gay couple with the kid, and all that that entails. But the surprise that Scot brings with him is that they are uniquely well-placed to be his parents, rather than just a way-station until his wayward legal guardian, a brother of one of the couple, is found and persuaded to come get the kid. What can I say...FABULOUS!

At its heart, Breakfast With Scot is a story about acceptance and being true to who you are. This is one of those feel-good movies that I could watch again and again (and I do!). There were a couple moments where it fell a little short and I feel like they could have done more (in a couple of the speeches, etc.) but the point still gets across. Noah Bernett (Scot) does a great job portraying the campy, ambiguously gay tween who is struggling with the recent loss of his mother and navigating the confusing waters of what is and is not considered "acceptable" in society. Helping or hindering is one of his "temporary caregivers" (Eric) played by the charmingly adorable Tom Cavanagh. Cavanagh expertly plays the quick-witted, fast-talking, "straight"- laced, no-nonsense former NHL enforcer who believes that his private life is exactly that. Of course however, Scot comes along and turns life as Eric and his partner Sam (Ben Shenkman) knew it upside down and Scot ends up teaching the grown ups a life lesson or two. The "gayest" thing about this movie is Scot who happens to have a preference for wearing his mother's makeup and jewelry, but aside from that it's nothing for anyone to truly get uncomfortable over if that's a worry you might have about either watching it yourself or with someone else. There are a few curse words here and there, but aside from that, pretty clean fun. If you love a good Indie film or are just looking for something in the LGBT category to watch, I would definitely recommend Breakfast With Scot. It's sweet and endearing.

"Breakfast with Scot", the lighthearted Canadian comedy is a pleasant, Christmas movie. The only twist is the presence of the gay male couple, who show as much affection to each other as two neighbors. I know, the intention is not the offend the easily offended crowd, and to make it more mainstream. Whatever... Those who hate gay people will not bother, and the rest of us would expect little more guts, and maybe a sincere emotion or two, if it is not too much to ask. All that aside, it is a warm and fuzzy and charming movie,albeit quite predictable.The predictability is what you expect from this genre and the viewer gets over it. I did too.

I had never heard of the movie at all before seeing it - saw it from my movie channel...As soon as I saw the Toronto Maple Leafs, I was set up to be disappointed, but am glad I perservered. Hate to say it as a Canadian myself, but Canadian-made movies do not inspire the best expectations.I am SO happy about having seen Breakfast with Scot. I just loved the whole idea that the gay couple was worried about the kid being "too gay".Just because I haven't seen a kid like Scot, doesn't mean they aren't out there, however, that was the only part that seemed a little far-fetched to me. Everything else seemed like that's the way it would happen given that circumstance... The acting was fantastic and the plot itself was just so unique and refreshing.And, of course, having watched it with zero information, I had no idea there was any kind of gay theme whatsoever until the plot revealed itself. This movie is not about being gay - it is about relationships. The 'gay' part of this movie should hold no bearing on whether to see it or not. I am not gay and I LOVED it. I bought a copy. In fact, I bought two copies and gave one to friends of mine that I felt might be not open-minded enough to see it on my simple recommendation. They enjoyed it too.Everyone should see this movie. You will laugh out loud!