Each year, the second Sunday of August is marked by the Father’s Day. To celebrate the date, nothing beats doing some special planning, right? Hence, there are many options, from fun rides, different foods, and more. On the other hand, an alternative that never fails and always carries that warm heart is the movie!
Especially if you’re looking to do something more familiar this year, some titles marathon is the perfect option to celebrate without too many allegories. Now grab a pillow, a blanket, some popcorn and throw yourself on the sofa.
Also, the theme of the movies has to do with the date, right? “Father of the Bride”, “Training Dad” and “Daddy’s Daycare” are some examples of films that match the mood of the day.
In this sense, with the excitement of the appointment, it will be an incredible moment to live next to your “old” favorite. From super captivating comedies to thrilling dramas, we’ve put together an amazing list for you.
Check out the best movies to watch for Father’s Day
Father of the Bride (1991)
George Banks (Steve Martin) has the perfect life: a successful athletic shoe company, a beautiful home in San Marino, California, and a loving family. So when her daughter Annie (Kimberly Williams) comes home from a study abroad program in Rome, he couldn’t be happier to have her at home. But to her complete shock (and dismay), Annie shares some great news: she’s engaged. When wedding preparations begin immediately, George receives a crash course in learning to let go and accept that his little girl has grown up.
Dad Training (2007)
A film that really makes our hearts beat. Dwayne “The rock” Johnson plays Joe Kingman, an extremely wealthy football star who leads a carefree life, until the daughter he never met, Peyton (Madison Pettis), shows up on his doorstep. A series of adventures and adorable moments follow as Joe and Peyton learn to live together and cope with their new normal as a family.
The Pursuit of Happiness (2006)
In this realistic drama, Chris Gardner (Will Smith), a San Francisco salesman, is struggling to make ends meet and eventually he and his son (Jaden Smith) are evicted from their apartment. His wife left them and Chris has nowhere to go, taking them to sleep in homeless shelters and subway stations. He ends up meeting a partner at one of the best brokerage firms in the city and gains an unpaid internship at the company, competing with 20 other people for a full-time position. But nothing can stand in the way of this father and his mission to start a new life for his family.
Twelve is Too Many (2003)
Parents Tom (Steve Martin) and Kate Baker (Bonnie Hunt) might be a little confused with 12 kids, but no doubt their home is filled with love and laughter. When Tom is offered his dream job coaching football at his university miles away, the family must uproot their lives in Midland, Illinois, and relocate. Suffice it to say the Baker children No they are happy – and when Kate organizes a nationwide book tour and Tom is left to take care of the children alone, things get a lot more chaotic.
Everything a girl wants (2003)
Daphne (Amanda Bynes) loves her life in New York with her mother, Libby (Kelly Preston). But without a father, she always felt like she was missing a piece of herself. So when she is 17, she travels to London to track down her father, Lord Henry Dashwood (Colin Firth), a politician running for office. She is immediately thrust into London society and is despised by Henry’s evil girlfriend and daughter, leaving Daphne to wonder if she belongs in her father’s life.
Fatherhood (2021)
Based on a true story, Matthew Logelin (Kevin Hart) suddenly becomes a single father following the tragic death of his wife the day after the birth of his daughter Maddy (Melody Hurd). The film chronicles Matthew’s hopes, fears and worries as Maddy grows up and he juggles parenting and all that comes with it, all by himself.
Three times love (2008)
Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds) is in the midst of a divorce from his wife. When her daughter Maya (Abigail Breslin) asks how and when they met, Will decides to tell her the love stories of her three serious relationships in her life and have her guess which woman is her mother.
Daddy’s Kindergarten (2003)
Charlie Hinton (Eddie Murphy) recently became unemployed, so he and his friend Phil (Jeff Garlin) decide to open a daycare. As you can imagine, parents are way above their heads and a lot of things go wrong.
Operation Cupid (1998)
Attention to family is unreal in this Lindsay Lohan masterpiece. When identical twins decide to swap identities for the chance to spend time with the father they have never known, things get complicated. In the end, their scheme really works.
Dear boy (2018)
Be prepared with lots of scarves for this. Following a father-son duo, the two struggle to try to rebuild a relationship as their son goes through his addiction. He’ll tear your heart apart, while challenging everything you know about family dynamics. Plus, he’s played by Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet, so you can’t really miss him.
And do you have any other indications for this Father’s Day? Tell us!
Source: Terra
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