When in doubt about what to do for the holidays, long weekends, or any other special occasion, you can never go wrong with a movie marathon. It’s amazing that a simple setup—just pop in a DVD and microwave the popcorn—is already a trove of memories with the family.
With that said, Father’s Day is a perfect time to make use of the simple but satisfying celebration. Send him the message of “Hey Dad, you’re our number one guy!” by lining up films that will tug on his heart, make him laugh, and even bring some thrill to the room. Here are a couple of options to do just that.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Royal Tenenbaum is the in-debt but arrogant father that tries to stitch together the wounds on his family caused by his 22-year absence, all the while sneaking his way back into their family home on Archer Avenue. It may seem like a Debbie Downer storyline, but as with any Wes Anderson film, expect a charmingly eccentric chronicle that’s worth the watch.
Kramer vs. Kramer
“Daddy’s gonna bring home the bacon!” utters Ted Kramer as he reassures himself that his late nights at the office are for the good of his family. But when his wife Joanne leaves him, Ted is going to have to learn how to cook real bacon and spend his afternoons picking up their son Billy from school. It’s an alluring drama that doesn’t get overly soppy, with characters that are likable despite their flaws.
The Replacements
For those who’ve seen this film, you’d know that almost nothing in it is directly related to fatherhood. But there is an appeal about it that glues my dad and I to the screen every time it’s on. It might be the lighthearted take on sports or the iconic “I Will Survive” dance scene that leaves you rocking to the Gloria Gaynor hit afterwards; still, you’re in for a good time.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
When production companies reboot a film series, the worry is always banking on the legacy to sell instead of a fresh, innovative storyline. With The Force Awakens, nostalgia never outshines JJ Abrams’ new creations. Take dad on a trip down memory lane and watch him fall in love with Rey, Finn, and BB-8. He may want to re-watch the whole franchise after this but that will just make this experience more fantastic.
Finding Nemo
It would be wrong not to include a Pixar film because no one does family stories like they do. Pixar takes a theme that is meant to be a moral lesson and teach the young ones in a way that doesn’t sound preachy. In only 100 minutes, Marlin and Nemo star in an animation classic that shows that no speed bump can stop us from “swimming” back to our loved ones.
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