The Best Movies to Watch on Father's Day

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Is there anyone better at playing the role of a father than Steve Martin? This comedy addresses a common fear many parents have: worrying about what other people think. A perfectionist dad tries to accept his children’s flaws alongside his crazy siblings that have rebellious children themselves. Watch this with your dad to get a grasp at what raising you might’ve really been like.

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This is the perfect pick for any sports-loving dad. Denzel Washington plays a father who tries to re-build his relationship with his son, a top-ranked basketball player, after spending six years in prison. The state governor releases him for a week on parole in order for him to convince his son to play for the governor’s alma mater. If he succeeds, he’s promised a greatly reduced prison sentence.

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After finalizing a divorce from his wife, a loving father creates a rather wild plan to spend more time with his kids. With makeup and costume help from one of his friends, he transforms himself into a British woman in order to pass as a nanny. All goes well until both of them are invited to a family dinner, putting his secret at risk. This throwback is sure to make both you and your dad smile.

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Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions when watching this coming-of-age drama which was filmed with the same cast over the course of 12 years. The highs and lows of growing up are documented through the eyes of a child and his parents as they experience important milestones. This movie will inspire your to reminisce about your adolescence with the person who helped raise you.

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As if the title didn’t hint at it enough, witnessing three men take care of an infant is quality material for a comedy. A group of unmarried gents are forced to act as babysitters when they come home to their New York City loft to find an abandoned baby. The immediate panic and fear of raising a child quickly develops into a love like no other.

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Coming to terms with giving his daughter away on her wedding day proves to be abnormally challenging for this overprotective dad. After the bride-to-be starts spending more time with her fiancé than her father, jealousy hits as he struggles to accept that it’s finally time to let his little girl go. This comedy is a must-watch for any father-daugther duo.

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Your dad will be likely be thrilled if you offer to watch this classic with him. Considered one of the greatest films of all time, this drama delves into the trouble that can come with being involved in family business—especially one that’s associated with the Mafia. Grab some snacks, press play, and relax while this iconic film unfolds before your eyes.

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Who says animated movies are only for kids? When a young clown fish is taken by scuba divers, his father travels 1,500 miles to find him, proving that there’s nothing a dad wouldn’t do for their child. Get ready to experience nostalgia as some childhood memories will likely spark from watching this Disney classic.

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Based on the 2007 novel, this coming-of-age drama follows the romantic relationship of 17-year-old Elio Perlman and his father’s graduate-student assistant. Elio tries to maneuver this new phase in his life while re-defining his connection with his dad. In his Oscar acceptance speech, writer James Ivory said, “We’ve all gone through first love, I hope, and come out the other side mostly intact. Though maybe not without the benefit of loving parents like the Pearlman’s in this film.”

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This might not seem like the happiest of movies to watch on such a special day, but the underlying theme of love makes this the ultimate family film. A father dealing with financial stress contemplates committing suicide in order to protect his family until an angel is sent to show him exactly how life would’ve played out if he had never been there for them. Watch with the special man you can’t imagine life without.

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After his mother dies, a young man learns two shocking things about his father: that he’s gay and has also been diagnosed with terminal cancer. This sentimental film demonstrates that the traditional role of a parent caring for a child sometimes needs to be reversed. The father-son duo navigate their new life together and become closer because of it.

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Who doesn’t love a good Will Smith movie? This heartwarming drama follows a struggling single father who tries his best to provide for his child despite working an unpaid internship and being evicted from his apartment. Watching this with your dad will give you a greater sense of appreciation for all he’s done for you.

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This film is centered around the idea that a father would do anything within his power to keep his child safe. A determined dad, who’s a former government operative, takes protective to another level after his daughter and her friends are kidnapped by sex slaves. You’ll be on the edge of your seat while watching this intense thriller.

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This is another action-packed movie that’s perfect to watch with your daring dad. After his medievalist father goes missing while searching for the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones must retrace his footsteps in order to rescue him and stop the Nazis from getting their hands on the Holy Grail first. Watch if you’re ready for a good old-fashioned adventure.

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A lawyer living in Alabama in the Depression era is put on trial to defend an African American man against an undeserved rape charge. He learns to protect his children after the trial exposes them to the evils of racism, making this a quality movie choice to watch with the man who’s always stood up for you.

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The lives of punk rockers who formerly rebelled against their own parents and lived with minimal responsibility dramatically change when they become fathers. This documentary takes an intimate look at how band members from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Blink 182 dealt with the many changes that came along with fatherhood. Any music-loving dad will enjoy this quirky, honest film.