Father’s Day is around the corner on June 21 and while there might be a shortage of options to surprise your dad, we suggest a low key hang out, loading up your Netflix or OTT account with one of these classic movies. Celebrate your dad’s special day with a relaxing movie marathon. From Back to the Future to The Pursuit of Happiness, there’s no shortage of dad-appropriate content to enjoy. Whether you and your father figure are both into action, comedy, or animated films, you’ll be spoilt for choice to find a suitable option. Here, we’ve compiled a quick list of dad-friendly movies that you can stream for a sweet and simple Father’s Day. Take a look:
Movie: Like Father (2018)
Streaming on: Netflix
What’s it about: Left at the altar, a young woman (Kristen Bell) takes her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected -her estranged father. Although they depart as strangers, they soon gain a new appreciation for love, life, family and each other.
Movie: The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
Streaming on: Netflix
What’s it about: A writer (Paul Rudd) retires after a personal tragedy and becomes a disabled teen’s caregiver. When the two embark on an impromptu road trip, their ability to cope is tested as they start to understand the importance of hope and their relationship.
Movie: What a Girl Wants (2003)
Streaming on: Netflix
What’s it about: An American teenager Daphne (Amanda Bynes) boards a plane to England to find the father she never met. She discovers her father is Lord Henry Dashwood (Colin Firth), a member of the British upper class, who is running for political office. Lord Henry didn’t know Daphne existed, but he welcomes her into his life. A series of misadventures soon follow the teenager.
Movie: Stuart Little (1999)
Streaming on: Amazon Prime
What’s it about: This one is a classic with actors Hugh Laurie and Geena Davis as parents who adopt an anthropomorphic mouse named Stuart (Michael J. Fox) into their family. While Stuart initially has to overcome hostility from his adoptive brother and the cat, the family soon comes to love him. He shows his beloved new family that great things can truly come in small packages.
Movie: Father of the Bride (1991)
Streaming on: Hotstar
What’s it about: Another classic father-daughter film, shows Steve Martin getting fatherly envy when his only daughter finds a guy she likes spending time with more than him—her fiancé! An endearing and hilarious film, the film will leave you in stiches with several scenes of the father having a panic attack and breaking down before his daughter’s wedding. Hotstar also has a bonus for viewers with the sequel of the movie!
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