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24 memorable movies about dads to stream on Father's Day, from 'Field of Dreams' to 'Big Fish'

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  • Father's Day lands on June 19, and it's a great occasion to watch a movie with your dad.
  • Below, we gathered 24 memorable films highlighting the ups and downs of fatherhood.
  • You can stream our picks on services like Amazon, Netflix, Disney Plus, and more.

A wide variety of films pay homage to the ups and downs of fatherhood, and Father's Day is a great time to put one on. If you're looking for a memorable movie to sit back and watch with your dad this year, we've got you covered.

We've highlighted 24 of the best films about dads, from classics like "Father of the Bride" to new animated hits like "Onward." All of our picks feature fathers or grandfathers in key roles, and they each tell stories that examine the relationship between dads and their kids. 

Additionally, we've narrowed this list to only include films deemed "fresh" by the review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes — that means a 60% rating or higher. We've also included a variety of genres for you to choose from, in case your dad prefers horror, drama, comedy, or all of the above.

'A Quiet Place'
a quiet place john krasinski holding his hand over his sons mouth

Watch "A Quiet Place" on Paramount Plus

For the horror-loving dad, "A Quiet Place" depicts a bleak, post-apocalyptic world where one family fights to survive in complete silence. John Krasinski directed and stars in the film as Lee Abbott, a father of three children who works hard to protect his family. The movie holds a "96% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes

'Beginners'
beginner's lead actors in a library looking at records together

Rent or buy "Beginners" on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu

Inspired by director Mike Mills' father, "Beginners" tells the story of Oliver (Ewan McGregor), a man searching for inspiration in his own love life through memories of his late dad. Christopher Plummer plays Hal, Oliver's father who came out as gay after the passing of his wife. Rated "85% Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, "Beginners" is a multi-generational romance with a fresh take on fatherhood.

'Bicycle Thieves'
bicycle thieves a man holding a bicycle while talking to a child in a black and white film

Watch "Bicycle Thieves" on HBO Max or The Criterion Channel.

"Bicycle Thieves" is an Italian neorealist film following a father and his son in post-World War II Rome searching for their stolen bike. Without the bike, the father won't be able to work his job to provide for his family. The classic movie is directed by Vittorio De Sica and is frequently included on many all-time best film lists. It's rated "99% Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Big Fish'
ewan mcgregor in a field of flowers for big fish

Watch "Big Fish" on Netflix

A fantastical drama directed by Tim Burton, "Big Fish" focuses on one man's attempts to reconnect with his dying father by recalling his larger-than-life stories. Billy Crudup plays Will Bloom, and Albert Finney plays his father, Edward. Ewan McGregor plays a young Edward in the movie's many fantasy flashback sequences. "Big Fish" received a "75% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes

'Boyz N the Hood'
laurence fishburne and ice cube in boyz n the hood in a doorway

Rent or buy "Boyz N the Hood" on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

When Tre Styles (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is sent to live with his father, Furious Styles (Laurence Fishburne) in South Central Los Angeles, he is reunited with his childhood friends and immersed in organized crime. "Boyz N the Hood" follows Tre's rocky adolescence influenced by local gangs while his father tries to sway him from a life of violence. The film is written and directed by John Singleton; it holds a "96% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Father of the Bride'
father of the bride diane keaton martin short and steve marin

Rent or buy "Father of the Bride" on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu

A remake of a 1950s comedy, "Father of the Bride" stars Steve Martin as George Banks, a successful businessman who's thrown for a loop when his 22-year old daughter (Kimberly Williams) announces her engagement to a man she's known for three months. It's a timeless film that's relatable for all dads who have a hard time letting go. It currently has a "70% Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. A brand-new adaptation of the story also recently premiered on HBO Max, with Andy Garcia stepping into the main role.

'Field of Dreams'
Field of Dreams

Watch "Field of Dreams" on Amazon Prime Video.

Directed by Phil Alden Robinson, "Field of Dreams'' is a sports drama based on the 1982 book, "Shoeless Joe." Kevin Costner stars as Ray Kinsella, an Iowa farmer haunted by his broken relationship with his late father. When he receives an inspirational vision from an unknown voice, he builds a baseball diamond on his farm. Before long, the ghosts of famous baseball players visit his field ready to play. The sentimental film holds an "87% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Finding Nemo'
finding nemo disney plus banner with marlin and nemo in front of coral

Watch "Finding Nemo" on Disney Plus.

A Pixar classic from 2003, "Finding Nemo" follows one clownfish's harrowing journey to find his son, who's been kidnapped. It's a film great for all ages and it illustrates the woes of an overprotective father and just how far he'll go for his child. The cast includes Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, and Willem Dafoe. "Finding Nemo" is rated "99% Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'
guardians of the galaxy kurt russell

Watch "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" on Disney Plus.

This sequel to the Marvel hit "Guardians of the Galaxy" follows the team on their next adventure, this time to meet Star-Lord's previously-unknown father. The film is action-packed, funny, and set to a nostalgic soundtrack, perfect for watching with dad this Father's Day. It also explores the idea of a found family, and the importance of those you care about regardless of blood relation. "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" holds an "85% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Hearts Beat Loud'
hearts beat loud nick offerman on guitar and kiersey clemons singing

Rent or buy "Hearts Beat Loud" on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu

Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons star as Frank and Sam Fisher, a father-daughter duo who  become an unlikely songwriting team in Sam's last summer before heading off to college. "Hearts Beat Loud" is a feel-good movie highlighting the love between a father and daughter, and just how hard it is to let go. The movie holds a "92% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'
indiana jones and the last crusade harrison ford and sean connery in a cinematic poster

Watch "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" on Paramount Plus

The third installment in the "Indiana Jones" franchise follows Indy on an adventure to save his kidnapped father (Sean Connery) and find the fabled Holy Grail. It's one of the more light-hearted and comedic entries in the series, full of the typical Indiana Jones action that many dads love. The classic film is rated "88% Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Interstellar'
matthew mcconaughey and mackenzie foy in interstellar

Watch "Interstellar" on Paramount Plus

"Interstellar" stars Matthew McConaughey as a father and former NASA pilot living in a dystopian future where humans must look to space for survival. He is forced to choose between spending his life aiding all of mankind or remaining earthbound and living out his days with his young children. This sci-fi epic is perfect for dads who love space and all of its unknowns. It holds a "72% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Late Spring'
late spring two individuals in a black and white setting walking on a side walk

Watch "Late Spring" on HBO Max or The Criterion Channel.

"Late Spring" is a 1949 Japanese drama based on the novel "Father and Daughter." It follows Noriko (Setsuko Hara), a single young woman contentedly living with her widowed father. However, things change when she is pressured to get married, leading to a bittersweet and touching story about family. "Late Spring" is directed by legendary filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu and is rated "100% Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

'National Lampoon's Vacation'
national lampoon's vacation cast waving in front of a car

Watch "National Lampoon's Vacation" on HBO Max

A 1983 comedy classic, "National Lampoon's Vacation" stars Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, a father and husband who decides to take his family on a cross-country road trip to a southern California amusement park. The Griswolds set out in high spirits, not knowing of the hijinks that will ensue. The wildly-popular film kicked off a whole franchise, with five sequels to follow; "Vacation" holds a "93% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Onward'
onward pixar dad and ian in a van

Watch "Onward" on Disney Plus

"Onward" follows brothers Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris Pratt) as they embark on a journey to spend a day with their late dad, accompanied only by his magically-animated lower body. It's an animated journey filled with bumps and heartwarming moments that will make for a lighthearted watch this Father's Day. It currently holds an "88% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Selena'
Jennifer Lopez hugging Edward James Olmos in a photo from the movie "Selena"

Watch "Selena" on HBO Max

A biographical drama following the life and career of Selena Quintanilla Perez, "Selena" also makes a good Father's Day flick because of what an active, if overbearing, role her father takes in her life. Jennifer Lopez stars as Selena and Edward James Olmos as her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr. "Selena" is rated "67% Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

'The Birdcage'
the birdcage robin williams and nathan lane sitting together on the beach

Watch "The Birdcage" on HBO Max

Armand and Albert, the openly-gay owners of a drag club called The Birdcage, are thrown for a loop when Armand's son Val asks them to meet his girlfriend's extremely conservative parents. The story continues as the two conceal their lifestyles, for Val's sake. It's a hilarious debacle starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, and Dianne West. "The Birdcage" is rated "82% Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back'
star wars episode V the empire strikes back disney plus banner with darth vader

Watch "The Empire Strikes Back" on Disney Plus

After the events of the four earlier entries in the "Star Wars" saga, "The Empire Strikes Back" follows Luke, Han, and Leia as they continue to battle the Empire. It's the source of the iconic scene in which Luke learns the harsh truth about his father while dueling with Darth Vader. Directed by Irvin Kershner, this film holds a "94% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'The Godfather'
the godfather marlon brando

Watch "The Godfather" on Paramount Plus

An award-winning, critically acclaimed masterpiece, "The Godfather" has a reputation that precedes it. Marlon Brando plays Don Corleone, the patriarch of his family. Based on the Mario Puzo novel of the same name, "The Godfather" focuses on the Corleone family life and the dark crimes they engage in behind the scenes. The film also stars Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, and Diane Keaton; it holds a "97% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'The Paper Tigers'
the paper tigers sam yuan, alain uy, and mykel shannon jenkins

Watch "The Paper Tigers" on Netflix.

A comedy packed with stunts and martial arts, "The Paper Tigers" follows three has-been kung-fu prodigies who reunite decades later to avenge their master. Leading the trio is Danny "Eight Hands," who has long forgotten the kung fu life and is now a divorced father. The film is written by Bao Tran and stars Alain Uy, Ron Yuan, and Mykel Shannon Jenkins. It is rated "98% Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

'The Pursuit of Happyness'
the pursuit of happiness will smith and jaden smith reading a book

Watch "The Pursuit of Happyness" on Peacock

"The Pursuit of Happyness" is based on the real life of Chris Gardner, a man struggling to keep he and his son from falling into poverty while striving for a better life. Real-life father and son Will and Jaden Smith play the Gardners in this film directed by Gabriele Muccino. It's a heartwarming drama with powerful performances from its actors; "The Pursuit of Happyness" holds a "67% Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'The Royal Tenenbaums'
Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman) sits at a table in an ice cream parlor in "The Royal Tenenbaums."
Gene Hackman in "The Royal Tenenbaums."

Rent or Buy "The Royal Tenenbaums" on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu

Directed by Wes Anderson and co-written by Owen Wilson, "The Royal Tenenbaums" stars Gene Hackman as Royal Tenenbaum, the father of three formerly-brilliant children who now live mediocre lives. He gathers them back together, decades older, in an attempt to reconnect before he dies. The cast also includes Luke Wilson, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston, and Danny Glover. The film is rated "81% Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

'The Shining'
Jack in The Shining

Watch "The Shining" on HBO Max

Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, "The Shining" details the decline of Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), an aspiring writer who takes his wife and son with him on a job as an off-season hotel caretaker. The hotel has a dark past though, and his son becomes plagued with psychic visions. Perfect for the horror-loving father in your life, "The Shining" is a psychological horror classic to watch this Father's Day. It holds an "84% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'To Kill a Mockingbird'
to kill a mockingbird gregory peck

Rent or buy "To Kill a Mockingbird" on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

Based on the award-winning novel by Harper Lee, "To Kill a Mockingbird" paints a picture of prejudice and racial discrimination in 1930s Alabama. Gregory Peck plays Atticus Finch, a defense lawyer with two children who steps up to represent a Black man accused of rape. The story is told through the eyes of his young daughter, Scout (mary Badham), as she watches him fight for what's right. "To Kill a Mockingbird" holds a "93% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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