5 Movies to watch on Father’s Day
Watching movies on Father’s Day is a chill and relaxing way to bond with your dad. Laying on the sofa with popcorn and soda, you can share thoughts with each other about the movie. Here are five films that tackle a father-and-child bond in different movie genres:
Doll House
This 2022 Netflix movie will surely bring you to tears as troubled singer-turned-dad Rustin (Baron Geisler) attempts to reconnect with his long-lost daughter Yumi (Althea Ruedas).
Doll House | Netflix | Trailer
Rustin moved back to the Netherlands after the death of his bandmate due to a drug overdose. Scared that he will leave the world with unpacked baggage, Rustin looked for his daughter.
With a reputation as a good-for-nothing drug addict, he adopted an alias as ‘Uncle Clyde’ to get close to Yumi as her babysitter to make up for their lost moments together.
Doll House is based on the real-life story of the movie’s writer Faye Lorenzo. It dives into drug addiction and the redemption of a father.
Fall
Fall is not for the faint of heart. This film is mind-boggling and will keep you on the edge of your seats the entire time, perfect for dads who love some adrenaline rush in movies.
Fall | Lionsgate | Trailer
Best friends Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner) embark on a mission to face their fear after losing a loved one in a mountain climbing incident.
Despite her father’s advice to move on with her life after her husband’s death, Becky followed her adrenaline junkie friend Hunter in climbing a 2,000 feet abandoned radio tower in a remote area.
Stranded with no way down, Becky realized that it was her father who can she really rely on to save them.
I Am Sam
I Am Sam proved that everyone has a chance to be a good father. This film tackles mental health in fatherhood and the power of love that conquers all.
I Am Sam | IMDB | Trailer
This heartwarming film tells the story of Sam (Sean Penn), a father with a moderate learning disability, raising his daughter Lucy (Dakota Fanning). With a mental age of seven years old, social workers want to place his daughter in foster care.
Sam with the help of his friends fights for Lucy’s custody armed with love and patience. This movie will surely tug your heart with their adorable father-and-daughter relationship.
Pawn
If you’re looking for a light-hearted movie on Father’s Day, Pawn is the one for you. This comedy film tackles that fatherhood is not always about blood relations.
Pawn | CJ Entertainment | Trailer
Set back in 1993, debt collector Doo Suk (Sung Dong Il) received a unique pawn from one of his clients. Instead of money, a young girl Seung Yi (Park So Yi) served as her mother’s collateral.
After the tragic faith of the child’s mother, he became Seung Yi’s guardian and he genuinely cared for her. Seung Yi realized that this intimidating ahjussi actually has a warm heart.
The Adam Project
What would you do if you can meet your 12-year-old self? The Adam Project is a perfect watch this Father’s Day as it is the right combination of science fiction, action, comedy, and drama.
The Adam Project | Netflix | Trailer
Adam Reed (Ryan Reynolds) travels back in time to team up with his younger self and their father to save the future. But this is no easy feat since greedy antagonists will do everything to stop their mission.
Luckily, old and young Adam found the best ally with their genius dad Louis (Mark Ruffalo), and their wife Laura (Zoe Saldana).
Bonding on Father’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive. Sharing laughs and tears during movies can be a wonderful time with our dads. If gift-giving is your love language check this article!
