A Few Good Movies to Watch On Father’s Day
When it comes to movies, my dad will watch pretty much anything (within reason) – and believe me, he watched Anne of Green Gables with me as a kid, but it takes a lot for him to want to re-watch a film more than once. Meaning, as something he enjoys. Given that Father’s Day is very nearly here (I have to ask, where did June go?), I’m sharing a few Father’s Day movies 2020 to enjoy!
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A Few Good Movies to Watch On Father’s Day. Discover some #FathersDay movies to enjoy. #DadsDay #GoodMovies Share on XMost of these aren’t necessarily personal favorites of my dad’s as I’m choosing to focus more on (but not exclusively) films with a thread of fatherhood as a part of the plot. But if there are favorites of his, I’ll add an asterisk. Just for fun.
FATHER’S DAY MOVIES
About Time
This father-son time travel dramedy is interesting for many reasons, and not one I “blanket” recommend as it does earn an R-rating (strong language), but it has its moments, and one of the key things about it is the choice the hero has to make between his present, and past, which involves his father.
R, strong language [f-word] and some crude/sexual content
Digitally purchase this film on places like Prime Video
Blended
This one is about more than fatherhood, but I appreciate how the “blending” of family is portrayed; meaning there’s not a big “dramatic” moment with the kids. Adam Sandler plays a widowed father of three opposite Drew Barrymore’s divorced mother of two, and it’s all very cute.
PG-13 for crude humor, language
Stream with Peacock; or digitally purchase this film on places like Prime Video
Dad’s Home
This is a Hallmark movie that has JAG’s David James Elliott as a widowed father who has to figure out how to make things work in the aftermath of losing his job. It sounds a little “rough,” but I remember it being cute.
This film isn’t presently available to stream or purchase
Dan in Real Life
Steve Carrell stars in this film about a widowed father, and the craziness of his life (like raising daughters) that is his family..!
PG-13 for suggestive content, language
Stream with Disney+; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
Father of the Bride
It’s a classic in its own right, which reminds me, I really do need to re-watch this one. Steve Martin plays the father of a grown-up daughter who returns home with the news she’s about to marry. Needless to say, this turns his world upside down. PG
Stream with Disney+ or Hulu; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
Finding Nemo
Really, is it even a list over here if I don’t include at least one animated movie?? PG
Stream with Disney+ or Hulu; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
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The Game Plan
Another super cute film that’s perfect for the family! Dwayne Johnson stars in this one about a pro football player who gets a sassy gift when the daughter he didn’t know existed shows up on his doorstep. PG
Stream with Disney+ or Hulu; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
Hellfighters
This isn’t likely a favorite of my dad’s, but he does like watching old movies (and plenty of other Wayne titles) now and again. As I went through a watch-all-the-John-Wayne movie phase (my uncle owns a bunch of the VHS tapes), we watched this one among many others. It also casts Wayne as a father of an obstinate, grown-up daughter. PG
Stream with Prime Video; or you can digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
John Adams* (Miniseries)
This is an HBO miniseries and I’ll be honest, I don’t normally watch things from this network. They’re often just “too much” of what I don’t like in entertainment. That said, I surprisingly do like this one and it’s one of my dad’s favorites because of the history. I don’t often watch it though because, yeah, intense.TV-MA for adult content, graphic medical scenes, violence
Stream with HBO Max
Knight & Day*
My dad likes this one for its entertaining, laugh-out-loud plot. It’s so over-the-top ridiculous (in its “action/adventure” tropes) that you cannot help but laugh. It may also be the only one on my list that doesn’t feature a central plot about a dad… but then, it sorta does, too. PG-13 for innuendo, language, action violence
Digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
Roped (Netflix)
This is a “basic,” sweet little romance, but it also has a father-daughter relationship that while quite imperfect, is interesting. PG
This was a Netflix exclusive, but presently does not appear available to stream
Taken*
I mean this is a kind of “intense” actioner, but it is about a father and daughter, so… it feels like it fits. Plus, it’s another of my dad’s favorites, and if you’re watching something with dad, and he likes action movies, this might be a good option. PG-13 for language, violence
Stream with Paramount+ or find with a Howdy subscription; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
Three Men and a Baby / Three Men and a Little Lady
I mean, these are cute, right? As the title gives away, the plot surrounds three bachelors who are given a crash course in keeping a baby alive when she’s dropped on their doorstep. PG, innuendo, language
Stream with Disney+; or find to digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
Trouble Along the Way
John Wayne again stars in this one, and though I haven’t seen it (meant to watch it but failed), it sounds really fun. It features the Duke as a single father, which left me all like, whaaat!! given how unusual a role (in this genre) this seems to be for him. Still, I’m here to see him in a “rom-com.” G
Digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
MORE CHOICES: The Bounce Back (PG-13) | Cheaper by the Dozen (PG) | Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) | Definitely, Maybe (PG-13) | Grace is Gone (PG-13); pretty sure I’ve seen this one with John Cusak, and it’s a tearjerker | Footloose (PG-13) | and What a Girl Wants (PG).
What about you! What are some Father’s Day movies 2020 to enjoy on your list? Does your dad have a favorite movie? Comment all of your thoughts down below. I’d love to chat with you.
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note; this list was updated on June 16, 2026
Three Men and a Little Lady is a personal favorite. Also, Trouble Along the Way is really good! I was surprised by how much I liked it. It’s a bit unusual for a John Wayne Film. I also liked the father daughter relationship in another Wayne film, McClintock. The speech he gives his daughter about growing together as a husband and wife and why he isn’t leaving her his money has always been a favorite of mine.
some cute movies to watch together