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Movie Dads

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Check out this great selection of films featuring the best dads and dad figures. (For adults)

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22 items

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Gifted

Gifted

DVD - 2017

Raising his niece Mary, a child prodigy and spirited child, Frank Adler plans to give her a normal childhood - this is what his sister would want. But tho...Show more Raising his niece Mary, a child prodigy and spirited child, Frank Adler plans to give her a normal childhood - this is what his sister would want. But those plans are foiled when her mathematical abilities come to the attention of the school and Frank's mother, Evelyn, who's plans for her grandchild, threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Show less

Raising his niece Mary, a child prodigy and spirited child, Frank Adler plans to give her a normal childhood - this is what his sister would want. But tho...Show more Raising his niece Mary, a child prodigy and spirited child, Frank Adler plans to give her a normal childhood - this is what his sister would want. But those plans are foiled when her mathematical abilities come to the attention of the school and Frank's mother, Evelyn, who's plans for her grandchild, threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Show less

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

DVD - 2020

Based on the friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod, who is assigned to profile America's most beloved neighbor. Based on the friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod, who is assigned to profile America's most beloved neighbor. Show less

Based on the friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod, who is assigned to profile America's most beloved neighbor. Based on the friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod, who is assigned to profile America's most beloved neighbor. Show less

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Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

DVD - 2005

A loving father must keep it together, as he helps plans his daughter's lavish wedding. A loving father must keep it together, as he helps plans his daughter's lavish wedding. Show less

A loving father must keep it together, as he helps plans his daughter's lavish wedding. A loving father must keep it together, as he helps plans his daughter's lavish wedding. Show less

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Three Men and A Baby

Three Men and A Baby

DVD - 1987

Lives are turned upside down when three bachelors living in NYC find a baby on their doorstep. Lives are turned upside down when three bachelors living in NYC find a baby on their doorstep. Show less

Lives are turned upside down when three bachelors living in NYC find a baby on their doorstep. Lives are turned upside down when three bachelors living in NYC find a baby on their doorstep. Show less

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Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls

Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls

DVD - 2007

A hardworking father enlists the help of a highly successful attorney to help gain custody of his three daughters from his treacherous ex-wife and her boyfriend. A hardworking father enlists the help of a highly successful attorney to help gain custody of his three daughters from his treacherous ex-wife and her boyfriend. Show less

A hardworking father enlists the help of a highly successful attorney to help gain custody of his three daughters from his treacherous ex-wife and her boyfriend. A hardworking father enlists the help of a highly successful attorney to help gain custody of his three daughters from his treacherous ex-wife and her boyfriend. Show less

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Joe Bell

Joe Bell

DVD - 2021

A rough-edged father pays tribute to his gay son by embarking on a walk across America, speaking out to adults and students about the horrifying truths of bullying. Based on a true story. A rough-edged father pays tribute to his gay son by embarking on a walk across America, speaking out to adults and students about the horrifying truths of bullying. Based on a true story. Show less

A rough-edged father pays tribute to his gay son by embarking on a walk across America, speaking out to adults and students about the horrifying truths of bullying. Based on a true story. A rough-edged father pays tribute to his gay son by embarking on a walk across America, speaking out to adults and students about the horrifying truths of bullying. Based on a true story. Show less

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Life is beautiful

Life is beautiful

La vita eÌ¿ bella

DVD - 1999

1930s Guido, a Jewish waiter with spirit and humor, wins the heart of the woman he loves and creates a beautiful life for his young family. As WWII descen...Show more 1930s Guido, a Jewish waiter with spirit and humor, wins the heart of the woman he loves and creates a beautiful life for his young family. As WWII descends, Guido must reply on those same strengths to protect his beloved wife and son from an unthinkable fate. Show less

1930s Guido, a Jewish waiter with spirit and humor, wins the heart of the woman he loves and creates a beautiful life for his young family. As WWII descen...Show more 1930s Guido, a Jewish waiter with spirit and humor, wins the heart of the woman he loves and creates a beautiful life for his young family. As WWII descends, Guido must reply on those same strengths to protect his beloved wife and son from an unthinkable fate. Show less

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Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams

DVD - 2012

A magical story about a farmer who hears voices instructing him to construct a baseball field on his farmland. In doing so, the spirit of dead baseball players emerges from the surrounding cornfield to play. A magical story about a farmer who hears voices instructing him to construct a baseball field on his farmland. In doing so, the spirit of dead baseball players emerges from the surrounding cornfield to play. Show less

A magical story about a farmer who hears voices instructing him to construct a baseball field on his farmland. In doing so, the spirit of dead baseball players emerges from the surrounding cornfield to play. A magical story about a farmer who hears voices instructing him to construct a baseball field on his farmland. In doing so, the spirit of dead baseball players emerges from the surrounding cornfield to play. Show less

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Boyz 'n the Hood

Boyz 'n the Hood

DVD - 2005

The story of three young men growing up in South Central LA, all with different backgrounds. But their reactions to the world around them vary-- one is an...Show more The story of three young men growing up in South Central LA, all with different backgrounds. But their reactions to the world around them vary-- one is an unambitious drug dealer, his brother is a college-bound teenage father, and the brother's best friend is guided by a strong father who hopes for a better life for his son. Show less

The story of three young men growing up in South Central LA, all with different backgrounds. But their reactions to the world around them vary-- one is an...Show more The story of three young men growing up in South Central LA, all with different backgrounds. But their reactions to the world around them vary-- one is an unambitious drug dealer, his brother is a college-bound teenage father, and the brother's best friend is guided by a strong father who hopes for a better life for his son. Show less

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Daddy Day Care

Daddy Day Care

DVD - 2003

When two fathers find themselves out of work, they start a daycare to make ends meet. When their business starts to take off, the head of a competing academy tries to put them out of business. When two fathers find themselves out of work, they start a daycare to make ends meet. When their business starts to take off, the head of a competing academy tries to put them out of business. Show less

When two fathers find themselves out of work, they start a daycare to make ends meet. When their business starts to take off, the head of a competing academy tries to put them out of business. When two fathers find themselves out of work, they start a daycare to make ends meet. When their business starts to take off, the head of a competing academy tries to put them out of business. Show less

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He Got Game

He Got Game

DVD - 1998

A prisoner is granted a furlough in hopes of persuading his estranged son, the country's top high school basketball player, to attend the governor's alma mater. A prisoner is granted a furlough in hopes of persuading his estranged son, the country's top high school basketball player, to attend the governor's alma mater. Show less

A prisoner is granted a furlough in hopes of persuading his estranged son, the country's top high school basketball player, to attend the governor's alma mater. A prisoner is granted a furlough in hopes of persuading his estranged son, the country's top high school basketball player, to attend the governor's alma mater. Show less

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Secondhand Lions

Secondhand Lions

DVD - 2004

Walter is left with his eccentric uncles, Garth and Hub, two mysterious old men who take up the role of surrogate father figures, taking him on an adventure he'll never forget. Walter is left with his eccentric uncles, Garth and Hub, two mysterious old men who take up the role of surrogate father figures, taking him on an adventure he'll never forget. Show less

Walter is left with his eccentric uncles, Garth and Hub, two mysterious old men who take up the role of surrogate father figures, taking him on an adventure he'll never forget. Walter is left with his eccentric uncles, Garth and Hub, two mysterious old men who take up the role of surrogate father figures, taking him on an adventure he'll never forget. Show less

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Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire

DVD - 1999

With no custody of his kids, an out-of-work divorced father disguises himself as an old Scottish nanny to get employed by his ex-wife in order to see his children. With no custody of his kids, an out-of-work divorced father disguises himself as an old Scottish nanny to get employed by his ex-wife in order to see his children. Show less

With no custody of his kids, an out-of-work divorced father disguises himself as an old Scottish nanny to get employed by his ex-wife in order to see his children. With no custody of his kids, an out-of-work divorced father disguises himself as an old Scottish nanny to get employed by his ex-wife in order to see his children. Show less

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Taken

Taken

DVD - 2009

When his Seventeen-year-old daughter and best friend are kidnapped in France, Father Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA agent, travels to Paris to find them and seek revenge. When his Seventeen-year-old daughter and best friend are kidnapped in France, Father Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA agent, travels to Paris to find them and seek revenge. Show less

When his Seventeen-year-old daughter and best friend are kidnapped in France, Father Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA agent, travels to Paris to find them and seek revenge. When his Seventeen-year-old daughter and best friend are kidnapped in France, Father Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA agent, travels to Paris to find them and seek revenge. Show less

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Daddy's Home

Daddy's Home

DVD - 2016

Striving to become the best stepdad to his wife's two children becomes complicated when their father arrives, forcing him to compete for the kids' affection. Striving to become the best stepdad to his wife's two children becomes complicated when their father arrives, forcing him to compete for the kids' affection. Show less

Striving to become the best stepdad to his wife's two children becomes complicated when their father arrives, forcing him to compete for the kids' affection. Striving to become the best stepdad to his wife's two children becomes complicated when their father arrives, forcing him to compete for the kids' affection. Show less

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Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic

DVD - 2016

Deep in the forest of the Pacific Northwest, a devoted father dedicates his life to transforming his six young children into extraordinary adults. When th...Show more Deep in the forest of the Pacific Northwest, a devoted father dedicates his life to transforming his six young children into extraordinary adults. When they are forced to leave this paradise, the outside world challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent, bringing into question everything he's taught them. Show less

Deep in the forest of the Pacific Northwest, a devoted father dedicates his life to transforming his six young children into extraordinary adults. When th...Show more Deep in the forest of the Pacific Northwest, a devoted father dedicates his life to transforming his six young children into extraordinary adults. When they are forced to leave this paradise, the outside world challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent, bringing into question everything he's taught them. Show less

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The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

Blu-ray Disc - 2007

Chris Gardner dreams of becoming a stockbroker, struggling through homelessness and overall despair with his son, he eventually overcomes it to become a stockbroker and millionaire. Based on an inspiring true story. Chris Gardner dreams of becoming a stockbroker, struggling through homelessness and overall despair with his son, he eventually overcomes it to become a stockbroker and millionaire. Based on an inspiring true story. Show less

Chris Gardner dreams of becoming a stockbroker, struggling through homelessness and overall despair with his son, he eventually overcomes it to become a stockbroker and millionaire. Based on an inspiring true story. Chris Gardner dreams of becoming a stockbroker, struggling through homelessness and overall despair with his son, he eventually overcomes it to become a stockbroker and millionaire. Based on an inspiring true story. Show less

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National Lampoon's European Vacation

National Lampoon's European Vacation

Blu-ray Disc - 2010

The Clark family wins a deluxe European Vacation. The devoted father plans a vacation jammed packed with family togetherness. But nothing runs smoothly for the Clark family, no matter how much he plans! The Clark family wins a deluxe European Vacation. The devoted father plans a vacation jammed packed with family togetherness. But nothing runs smoothly for the Clark family, no matter how much he plans! Show less

The Clark family wins a deluxe European Vacation. The devoted father plans a vacation jammed packed with family togetherness. But nothing runs smoothly for the Clark family, no matter how much he plans! The Clark family wins a deluxe European Vacation. The devoted father plans a vacation jammed packed with family togetherness. But nothing runs smoothly for the Clark family, no matter how much he plans! Show less

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Parenthood

Parenthood

DVD - 2007

A feel-good story that follows siblings and their families over the course of a summer. A feel-good story that follows siblings and their families over the course of a summer. Show less

A feel-good story that follows siblings and their families over the course of a summer. A feel-good story that follows siblings and their families over the course of a summer. Show less

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Armageddon

Armageddon

DVD - 1998

When NASA discovers a doomsday asteroid in collision with Earth, a crew of roughneck oil drillers is sent to plant a nuclear warhead on it. When NASA discovers a doomsday asteroid in collision with Earth, a crew of roughneck oil drillers is sent to plant a nuclear warhead on it. Show less

When NASA discovers a doomsday asteroid in collision with Earth, a crew of roughneck oil drillers is sent to plant a nuclear warhead on it. When NASA discovers a doomsday asteroid in collision with Earth, a crew of roughneck oil drillers is sent to plant a nuclear warhead on it. Show less

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Meet the Parents

Meet the Parents

DVD - 2004

Wanting to pop the question to his girlfriend Pam, Greg Focker plans to ask her father first. But she's daddy's little girl, and he's got some ideas of his own regarding manners and manhood. Wanting to pop the question to his girlfriend Pam, Greg Focker plans to ask her father first. But she's daddy's little girl, and he's got some ideas of his own regarding manners and manhood. Show less

Wanting to pop the question to his girlfriend Pam, Greg Focker plans to ask her father first. But she's daddy's little girl, and he's got some ideas of his own regarding manners and manhood. Wanting to pop the question to his girlfriend Pam, Greg Focker plans to ask her father first. But she's daddy's little girl, and he's got some ideas of his own regarding manners and manhood. Show less

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Kramer Vs. Kramer

Kramer Vs. Kramer

DVD - 2001

Ted must deal with the difficult process of a custody battle when his estranged wife returns wanting their son back. Ted must deal with the difficult process of a custody battle when his estranged wife returns wanting their son back. Show less

Ted must deal with the difficult process of a custody battle when his estranged wife returns wanting their son back. Ted must deal with the difficult process of a custody battle when his estranged wife returns wanting their son back. Show less

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