Celebrate Dad's Special Day with These Fun Father's Day Movies

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Father's Day is right around the corner, which means it's time to start searching for the perfect Father's Day gift and planning a special day just for him. There are so many fun ways to celebrate, including digging into a delicious Father's Day dinner, planning a fun Father's Day activity, or having a Father's Day movie marathon at home. That last one is always a crowd-pleaser, especially because there are so many heartwarming and hilarious films about dads.

There's something on this list to please any guy, including tearjerker classics like Field of Dreams and On Golden Pond, fun-for-the-whole-family films like Cheaper by the Dozen and Coco, and heartfelt dramas like Beginners and Big Fish. Meanwhile, feel-good films like Onward and Little Miss Sunshine also celebrate the important father figures in our lives, like older brothers and grandfathers. Even if you have an action-packed Father's Day planned, you'll still have time for a short film like Canvas, which is about the inspiring bond between a grieving grandfather and his granddaughter.

Whether you're still in your teens or all grown up, each one of these films offers the opportunity to celebrate your special relationship with your father.

The Father

Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for his portrayal of an aging man grappling with dementia and the effect the disease has on his relationship with his daughter (Olivia Colman).

Father of the Bride

You probably know and love the hilarious 1991 version of Father of the Bride starring Steve Martin. But the charming original film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy is worth a watch, too!

Father of the Bride

Keep your Father of the Bride marathon going with this 2022 remake. The modern retelling revolves around a Cuban American family, with patriarch Billy Herrera (Andy Garcia) reluctantly helping plan daughter’s wedding.

The Lion King

The bond between Simba and Mufasa is legendary! This beloved cartoon classic is a sweet reminder that a father's love and wisdom will always stay with you, even after they're gone.

Captain Fantastic

This one is for all the unconventional dads out there. Captain Fantastic follows a devoted father who raised his children to live off the land as they are forced to reenter society.

17 Again

Ever longed for a second shot at life? In this delightful fantasy film, father of two Mike O'Donnell seizes the opportunity to relive his teenage years, embarking on a hilarious and heartwarming journey of self-discovery and redemption.

Cheaper By The Dozen

Tom Baker has his work cut out for him when he accepts a high-pressure job as a football coach. But the real challenge will be taking care of his own team of 12 children while his wife is away on business!

Cheaper By The Dozen 2

What's funnier than Steve Martin playing a dad? Steve Martin playing a dad opposite Eugene Levy playing a dad! Just like the original, this sequel is dozens of laughs.

The Parent Trap

When identical twin sisters Annie and Hallie are reunited after being separated at birth, they hatch a plan to bring their parents back together. The moments where Annie is getting to know her father, Nick, for the first time are so sweet.

Hanging Up

Three sisters come together to care for their curmudgeonly father after he is hospitalized with dementia. This moving film features an all-star cast, including Diane Keaton, Meg Ryan, Lisa Kudrow, and Walter Matthau in his final film role.

Liar Liar

Fletcher Reede's life takes a tumultuous—and hilarious—turn when his son's birthday wish magically renders him incapable of telling a lie. In the end, it teaches him an important lesson about honesty, integrity, and the true meaning of fatherhood.

Beautiful Boy

Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet star in this poignant portrayal of a father, David Sheff, struggling to save his son, Nic, from the grips of addiction.

Sleepless in Seattle

After his wife passes away, Sam Baldwin's son, Jonah, is all he has. That is, until Jonah tries to set his dad up with a woman who lives on the other side of the country.

We Bought a Zoo

No spoilers here! The title of the movie is pretty much the plot. Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson star in this true story of a family that moves into a new home... which just so happens to be in the middle of a zoo!

The Game Plan

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson plays an all-star football player with a huge ego. His entire life turns around when he meets the daughter he never knew he had.

Dad

Ted Danson plays both a father and a son in this film. As he begins to care for his ailing father, he discovers ways to mend the rough edges in his relationship with his own son.

Like Father, Like Son

It's Freaky Friday, but with a father and son! Dudley Moore and Kirk Cameron star in this fun '80s comedy.

Fatherhood

This moving film stars comedian Kevin Hart as a father who must raise his baby girl on his own after the unexpected death of his wife.

Father's Day

For a few Father's Day laughs, throw on this appropriately named film starring Robin Williams and Billy Crystal as two men on a mission to find a missing boy who might be one of the men's son.

National Lampoon's Vacation

If your dad ever took the family on a road trip that went awry, you'll all appreciate this classic '80s comedy about the Griswolds' disastrous vacation.

What a Girl Wants

In this sweet comedy, all a girl (Amanda Bynes) wants is to be reunited with her long-lost father (Colin Firth), a British aristocratic politician.

Mr. Mom

Michael Keaton stars as a stay-at-home dad who learns the hard way how difficult it can be to take care of children and keep a house.

Beginners

This poignant film tells the story of Oliver, a man coming to terms with the death of his father while embarking on a new romantic relationship. Christopher Plummer won an Oscar for his portrayal of Oliver's father, Hal, who comes out as gay shortly before his passing.

Coco

In this charming musical, young Miguel journeys to the Land of the Dead to uncover the truth about his great-great grandfather, with whom he forms a life-changing bond.

Daddy Day Care

Eddie Murphy-loving dads will get a kick out of this comedy about an unemployed father who decides to turn his home into a daycare.

Big Fish

In this fantastical father-and-son tale from Tim Burton, a journalist struggles to separate fact from fiction in his dying father's life.

Canvas

Even if you have an action-packed Father's Day planned, you'll still have time for this moving short film about a grieving grandfather who is inspired by his granddaughter to reclaim his love of painting.

Father of the Bride

Steve Martin gives one of the funniest performances of his career as George Banks, a father who can't seem to let go of his adult daughter as she plans the wedding of her dreams (and his nightmares).

The Pursuit of Happyness

This inspirational film tells the true story of a man struggling to pull himself out of homelessness and create a better life for himself and his son. Will Smith was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his moving performance.

Mrs. Doubtfire

In this hilarious and heartwarming comedy, actor Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper to spend time with his children following a bitter divorce.

Field of Dreams

An Iowa farmer answers a magical call to create a baseball diamond in his cornfield, which ultimately gives him a second chance to connect with his late father.

Cheaper By the Dozen

This brand new Disney+ release stars Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff as the heads of a blended family of 12 who must navigate a hectic home life while also running the family business.

Parenthood

This 1989 family dramedy takes a hilarious look at the highs and lows of parenthood. It just might make you appreciate everything your father went through to raise you.

Three Men and a Baby

Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson star as three bachelors who are forced to play dad when someone leaves a baby at their doorstop. But it isn't long before the trio form a special bond with the baby.

Big Daddy

In this sweet and funny film, Adam Sandler's character adopts a 5-year-old boy to impress his girlfriend. While his plan backfires, the little boy ends up changing his life for the better.

On Golden Pond

Real-life father and daughter Henry and Jane Fonda star as an aging father and his adult daughter who finally come together after years of tension and conflict.

Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade

Harrison Ford is back as Indiana Jones, and this time he must rescue his father (Sean Connery) after he disappears while pursuing the Holy Grail. There's never a dull moment in this fun father-son adventure!

Onward

This feel-good film follows two elf brothers as they set out on an epic quest to bring back their late father for one day.

Mamma Mia! The Movie

This beloved musical tells the story of a young bride-to-be trying to find her real father. With upbeat songs by the popular 1970s band ABBA, you probably won't be able to resist a living room dance party with Dad!

Finding Nemo

When a young clownfish named Nemo goes missing, his father Marlin and friend Dory embark on an exciting missing to bring him back home.

Definitely, Maybe

In this charming romantic comedy, a thirtysomething dad (Ryan Reynolds) going through a divorce tells his young daughter (Abigail Breslin) the story of how he met her mother. Little does he realize the trip down memory lane could lead to a second chance at love.

Eighth Grade

This beautiful and at times heartbreaking coming-of-age story follows a 13-year-old girl, Kayla, who is struggling to find her voice as she finishes out a disastrous school year. Some of the most moving moments in the film are between Kayla and her father, who never stops trying to connect with his daughter.

Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine follows a quirky family on a cross-country road trip to take their young daughter to a beauty pageant. This heartfelt gem showcases the special bond between the little girl and her grandfather, who gets her in a way no one else in the family does.

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