In the US, Father’s Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday in June. But it’s a rather new-ish holiday when you think about it, because Father’s Day didn’t become an official national holiday until 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed Proclamation 4127, which reads in part: “Let each American make this Father’s Day an occasion for renewal of the love and gratitude we bear to our fathers, increasing and enduring though all the years.” In its relatively short history, Father’s Day has been celebrated in many creative ways, but this year it feels like we need to be particularly creative since celebratory options are limited.
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Still, fathers deserve to celebrated and spoiled this Father’s Day. One way we can all celebrate fathers and fatherhood without even leaving our homes is through movies. We’ve gathered a few fun films you can watch as a family throughout Father’s Day weekend. This way, the papás in your life know that they are loved, appreciated, and the focus of your attention. We’ve included the ratings for each movie so that you can make choices based on the youngest members of the family so that no one feels left out when it comes to spending time with the father of honor.
‘Finding Nemo’ is rated G.
You’ve probably seen this one, but it never really gets old. It’s about a dad named Marlin, who happens to be a clownfish. He’s protective of his son, Nemo, and when Nemo goes missing, Marlin does everything he can to find him and bring him back home. You can watch it on Amazon Prime, Disney +, Google Play, and YouTube.
‘Coco’ is rated PG.
You’ve probably seen this one, too, but it’s another one that never gets old. In this charming animated film, Miguel wants to be a musician just like his musical hero Ernesto de la Cruz, but his family has a ban on music. Miguel ends up traveling to the Land of the Dead and finds out the true origins of his family and the reason why they’ve banned music. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Disney +, and YouTube.
‘Spy Kids’ is rated PG.
Two siblings find themselves having to become spies when their ex-spy parents go missing. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Antonio Banderas as the ex-spy dad who needs to be rescued, it’s a fast-paced, fun, and adventurous film the whole family can enjoy. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Netflix, and YouTube.
‘Spy Kids 2’ is rated PG.
If you enjoy the original movie, then be sure to watch the sequel where Carmen and Juni Cortez continue their adventures as spies. This time they go to an island where they have to deal with a man and his strange creatures. Oh, and there’s another set of siblings spies they have to battle. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Netflix, and YouTube.
‘The Incredibles’ is rated PG.
In this much beloved animated Pixar film, superhero spouses Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl find themselves having to live like regular parents because the government has banned all superhero activities. Mr. Incredible gets himself into a jam, though and pretty soon the rest of his family has to find a way to save him. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
‘The Incredibles 2’ is rated PG.
They’re back and this time Elastigirl gets a job and Mr. Incredible stays home to take care of their three kids. Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack prove to be quite the handful for Mr. Incredible, but that’s not all. There’s also a bad guy who is trying to hypnotize everyone via their computer screens. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Netflix, and YouTube.
‘We Bought a Zoo’ is rated PG.
When Benjamin Mee’s (Matt Damon) wife dies, he quits his job so that he and his two kids can move to live on a property that has a zoo. Even though the zoo has been closed for years, there are still animals living there and the family works to renovate and reopen the zoo. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
‘Daddy Day Care’ is rated PG.
Charlie (Eddie Murphy) doesn’t have a job. He does have a son who he takes care of while his wife goes to work, though. Somehow, he decides it would be a good idea to start a day care center. As you can imagine, a lot of craziness that ensues.
You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Netflix, and YouTube.
‘The Game Plan’ is rated PG.
Joe Kingman (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) is a bachelor and football star living his best life—or so he thinks—when a little girl shows up and announces that she is his daughter. Well, that’s news to him. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
‘Imagine That’ is rated PG.
Evan Danielson (Eddie Murphy) is all about work, which doesn’t leave him with much time to play with his daughter. He gets so stressed out that he ends up needing the help of his daughter and her imagination to help him get back in touch with his inner child. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
‘Instructions Not Included’ is rated PG-13.
Valentín (Eugenio Derbez) is having a grand time living the life of a playboy. He doesn’t have a care in the world or any real responsibilities until an ex shoes up with a daughter for him to raise. Uh-oh! You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Netflix, and YouTube.
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ is rated PG-13.
Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is divorced and wants to spend more time with his kids than his ex will allow. He takes matters into his own hands by dressing up as a British woman named Mrs. Doubtfire who becomes the children’s nanny. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
‘The Pursuit of Happiness’ is rated PG-13.
Based on a true story, this film stars Will Smith and his son, Jaden. Will plays Chris Gardner, a single dad who gets evicted and has nowhere to go with his son. Chris struggles, but he manages to create a much better life for himself and his little boy. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Netflix, and YouTube.
‘Daddy’s Home’ is rated PG-13.
Brad Whitaker (Will Ferrell) is trying to be the best stepfather he can possibly be, but his wife’s kids just aren’t that into him. Especially, when their biological father Dusty (Mark Wahlberg), who is seemingly much cooler than Brad, shows up. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
‘Daddy’s Home 2’ is rated PG-13.
Brad and Dusty are friends now, but their friendship gets tested when they go on a vacation trip with their own fathers. Dusty’s dad is a macho punk and Brad’s dad is a sweetheart with a secret. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
