51 Greatest Father's Day Movies to Watch With Dad This Year

What could be better this Father's Day than a movie that gives hope for those of us who may not have the perfect relationship with our dads? Henry Fonda plays the cantankerous Norman, who spends his summers at a home on Golden Pond. His estranged daughter chooses to stay with her family to mend her relationship with her father before it's too late.

Your dad will definitely be down for this Marvel flick, which also happens to center around Peter's (Chris Pratt) search for his long-lost father. Will he and his crew be distracted by all that his father's planet has to offer or will he fulfill his mission? This film also introduces us to the quirky Mantis. Also available for streaming.

This new for 2023 movie is free to watch for Prime members. Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis tell the story of Michael Jordan's historic shoe deal with Nike. It's bound to bring up feelings of nostalgia for the glory days of basketball.

This unconventional Father's Day film follows elf brothers as they set out on an epic quest to bring back their long-lost father. This funny animated feature from Pixar is for all the father-figure types we have in our lives that are worth celebrating alongside our biological dads.

Young widower and journalist Benjamin Mee (played by Matt Damon) attempts to take on a new adventure when he purchases a rundown wildlife reserve and moves there with his two children. Not only does he take on all the animals, including a depressed tiger, but also the eccentric staff and the potential to revitalize a former zoo. Single dads and widowers will be inspired by Ben's journey of healing from loss and turning it into a gift for his community.

Eccentric dad Ben Cash (Viggo Mortensen) has lived with his wife off the grid raising their six children. The family follows strict regimens of exercise, education, and food gathering, but when Ben's wife dies, the family is forced to enter the "real world." As fish out of water, they encounter situations that challenge each of their beliefs about the world, themselves, and what they want going forward. This film highlights that dads can come in all shapes, sizes, and ideologies, and deep down the most important thing is their love for family.

Sometimes living up to your dad's legacy can be a big weight to carry. The Judge follows shady lawyer Hank Palmer, caught up in the trial of his judge father who's facing hit-and-run charges. Will his defense of his father save more than just prison time, but their relationship too? If you've ever struggled to live up to dad's big shoes, this film is for you.

Every stay-at-home dad will relate to the plight of Michael Keaton's character in this John Hughes comedy as he takes over the job of caring for his three kids. From dirty diapers to neighborhood drama, this movie has it all.

In this father-son flick, Denzel Washington plays a convict who wants to rebuild his relationship with his estranged son, the nation's top basketball recruit, while also trying to convince him to play for the governor's alma mater. If he's successful within one week, his prison sentence will be greatly reduced—but will his son welcome him back into his life?

Mrs. Doubtfire, an eccentric British nanny, is played by the beloved Robin Williams in this hilarious but heartfelt tale of just how far a father will go to care for his children.

If you think your dad is stressed out, imagine how he'd act if he had 12 kids! Steve Martin will give you a glimpse of that lifestyle as he plays the head of an unusually large household in this comedy. As his character struggles to juggle his family and his career, it becomes clear which matters more in the end.

Any movie starring Tom Selleck is a must-watch in our book, but this comedy was practically made for Father's Day. Enjoy the antics of three successful, single roommates as they're forced to watch over an abandoned infant left in front of their New York City loft. Although they make pretty bad babysitters, they quickly develop an attachment to the adorable little girl.

The title of this dramatic comedy says it all. Ted Danson sensitively plays the role of a father and a son and what it means to be both.

As her parents split up, a young daughter (played by Abigail Breslin) asks her dad (Ryan Reynolds) how he met her mom. His stories lead to a trip down memory lane that may mean a second chance for their family.

Most dads love all of the movies in the Star Wars franchise, but this installment is particularly perfect for Father's Day. Luke confronts Darth Vader and hears the iconic line that tells the truth of his past: "Luke, I am your father." Also available for streaming.

Superstar quarterback Joe Kingman (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) gets a surprise visit from the daughter he never knew he had. His challenges on the field have nothing on his new life as a dad.

When five childhood friends with wildly different adult lives get together for a weekend, hilarious moments of "remember when," as well as new shenanigans, ensue.

The "grown-ups" are back! They've moved their families back to their hometown to give their kids a better life—and they're all having a pretty good time, too!

Think your old man is too old for an animated movie? Think again! This Disney classic follows an anxious clownfish on his 1,5000-mile journey across the ocean to find his young son, who was taken by scuba divers. Marlin's determination to find Nemo proves that there's nothing a father wouldn't do for his child.

Will Smith and his real-life son star in this true story of a struggling single dad who dreams of a better life for his boy. After finding themselves homeless, Will's character risks everything when he lands an unpaid internship in a competitive stockbroker training program that has the potential to change everything.