40 Great Shows and Movies to Watch With Dad on Father's Day

If you don't have your Father's Day plans all wrapped up yet, consider one of these options that'll be 100 percent dad approved. Whether your dad loves documentaries, dramas, or really good standup, you'll find the perfect thing for a little binging and bonding time with your dad.

(And hey, even if you've already planned a great Father's Day gift or some exciting Father's Day activities—a great Netflix movie is the perfect way to wind down his big day.)

Movies to watch with your dad

Mike Birbiglia: The New One

Comedian Mike Birbiglia shares his insights on new parenthood as part of this totally relatable comedy special that's perfect Father's Day viewing.

Where to watch: Netflix

Empire Strikes Back

The Star Wars saga is the top movie series that dads want to share with their kiddos—and the 1980 classic sequel from the original trilogy has an extra dose of father-son drama to enjoy.

Where to watch: Disney+

Dune

For the sci-fi loving dad, a watch (or rewatch) of this epic movie (featuring the sacrifice-it-all father Duke Leto Atreides) will be a perfect way to spend Father's Day—and a great way to gear up for the release of the sequel in November.

Where to watch: HBO Max

Fatherhood

Kevin Hart stars in this heartfelt dramedy about a single dad trying to raise his daughter after the death of his wife—perfect for a dad doing it all on his own (or just a dad who loves a movie with all the feels).

Where to watch: Netflix

The Shining

Horror fan dads will love a chance to catch this Stephen King classic—and even the most flawed dad looks pretty damned great compared to the homicidal Jack Torrance.

Where to watch: HBO Max

The Adam Project

At the heart of this clever time-travel movie is a father-son bonding story, as Ryan Reynolds plays Adam, a fighter pilot who heads back to 2022 to try to save the future (and his relationship with his dad—played by Mark Ruffalo).

Where to watch: Netflix

The Incredibles

For the dad who loves superhero stories (or is a superhero in your book), this Pixar classic dad movie featuring a family of epically gifted folks will be an all-ages delight. (And the sequel's pretty darned great too!)

Where to watch: Disney+

Over the Moon

In this lovely (and family-friendly) father-daughter story, a young girl builds a rocket to the moon after the loss of her mother.

Where to watch: Netflix

Mulan

The gorgeous live-action tale of this Chinese mythical heroine who dresses as a man and fights in her father's place is perfect for a dad who loves epic battles and swordplay. (And the equally charming 1990s animated version is a great choice if young kids will be watching these dad movies too.)

Where to watch: Disney+

National Lampoon's Vacation

Clark Griswold is the ultimate comedic dad—and if you've ever taken a road trip with your family in a station wagon, you'll probably find lots to love (and plenty to reminisce about) if you check out this classic.

Where to watch: HBO Max

Operation Mincemeat

If your dad can't get enough of WWII history (or spy stories), treat him to this based-on-a-true-story tale of British intelligence espionage in an attempt to fool Hitler, featuring Colin Firth.

Where to watch: Netflix

Honey I Shrunk the Kids

This kid-friendly comedy classic features Rick Moranis as a bumbling inventor father who accidentally shrinks his kiddos to ant size—and has to try to rescue them before it's too late.

Where to watch: Disney+

Father of the Bride

You have three awesome variations on the same theme—dad feeling a little out of sorts about helping plan his daughter's wedding—if you're looking for a perfect movie to watch with your dad on Father's Day. You can opt for the Spencer Tracy/Elizabeth Taylor version if you're dad's particularly old-school, the 1990s Steve Martin remake (featuring a very young Kieran Culkin as the little brother who helps valet cars), or the 2022 Andy Garcia/Gloria Estefan update.

Where to watch: HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu

My Octopus Teacher

This engrossing documentary, which scored the Best Documentary Oscar, follows the filmmaker's relationship with an octopus he discovers while snorkeling in a kelp forest—and how it impacted his relationship with his own son.

Where to watch: Netflix

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Superstars Sean Connery and Harrison Ford make a delightfully bickering father-son duo in this installment of the Indiana Jones series. It's definitely worth a rewatch on Father's Day with a new edition to the series—Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny—set to premiere just a few weeks later.

Where to watch: Paramount+

The Comeback Kid

Comedian John Mulaney's father regularly features in his comedy routines—and odds are you (or your dad) will relate to his hilarious stories about his interactions with his dad. The Comeback Kid, in particular, features some amazing dad-related stories, including his dad's stone-cold vacation behavior that will definitely be relatable for a lot of fathers out there.

Where to watch: Netflix

Hamilton the Musical

If you're looking for movies to watch with Dad, this excellent film of the beloved Broadway musical shouldn't be missed. It not only features plenty of the Founding Fathers (perfect for the history buff dad), but poignant plot lines related to parenthood that'll resound with every dad in the audience.

Where to watch: Disney+

World's Greatest Dad

The late, great Robin Williams stars in this dark dad movie comedy about a father who rewrites (literally) the circumstances of his son's death—and the fallout that comes from his lies.

Where to watch: Peacock

Mr. Mom

It may seem like this 1980s comedy—featuring Teri Garr and Michael Keaton as a married pair who switch off caring for their kids when he's laid off and she lands a gig at an advertising agency—would be dated, but the trials of maintaining work-life balance and keeping young kids thriving still ring true 40 years later. It's the perfect thing to watch with your favorite stay-at-home dad—or a movie to rewatch with your own dad if you guys enjoyed it way back when.

Where to watch: HBO Max

The Trial of the Chicago Seven

If your dad's a history buff, this dramatic take on the 1969 trial of anti-Vietnam War protestors at the Chicago Democratic National Convention will be right up his alley—but this much-nominated drama with an all-star cast will also appeal to dads who love a little drama.

Where to watch: Netflix

Airplane!

This screwball 1980 comedy has launched a thousand catchphrases ("Stop calling me Shirley") and a slew of knockoffs—but you and your dad will definitely enjoy rewatching it for Father's Day.

Where to watch: HBO Max

Mitchells vs. the Machines

This clever animated movie about the world's weirdest family taking on an uprising of electronics works beautifully for an all-ages Father's Day movie fest—or if you just consider your family particularly offbeat.

Where to watch: Netflix

Big Daddy

Adam Sandler plays a jerky guy who adopts a kid just to wow his girlfriend–and growth and maturing ensue.

Where to watch: Hulu

Finding Nemo

Dad Marlon crosses the entire ocean (encountering oodles of dangers) in search of his son Nemo in this perfect tale of how much dads will sacrifice for their kids (and how we all have to let go and watch our kids thrive eventually).

Where to watch: Disney+

Daddy Day Care

Chalk this one up as another one of those "dads trying (and sometimes failing hilariously) at taking care of kids, as Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin and Steve Zahn attempt to start and run their own raucous home day care center.

Where to watch: HBO Max

Beauty and the Beast

Belle's attempts to help her father are what lands her in the Beast's castle—and eventually, to fall in love with her captor. It's the perfect thing to watch with your dad if little princess-loving fans are around—whether you opt for the 1990s animated version, the live-action version featuring Emma Watson, or the 30th anniversary concert.

Where to watch: Disney+

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

This comedy classic from one of the world's most legendary comedy troupes offers a completely hilarious look at the Quest for the Holy Grail. It's the perfect film for a silly evening together.

Where to watch: Netflix

Big Fish

This charming tale of a son trying to reconcile with his larger-than-life, tall-tale-telling father is definitely worthy of a Father's Day movie marathon, with its Tim Burton-esque polish and stars galore in the cast (including Jessica Lange, Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and Helena Bonham Carter).

Where to watch: Pluto TV

Dick Johnson Is Dead

In this funny and poignant documentary, which won the U.S. documentary award at Sundance, filmmaker Kirsten Johnson explores the end of her father's life. Her father, who has dementia, acts out numerous scenarios of ways he might die—and even his own funeral.

Where to watch: Netflix

TV shows to watch with your dad

Unstable

Real-life father-son duo Rob Lowe and his son John Owen Lowe costar as a father-son duo hoping to save a biotech company from disaster in this new Netflix series.

Where to watch: Netflix

The Last of Us

If your dad (and you!) can handle the thrills, this zombie apocalypse tale comes with a generous helping of heart, as Joel serves as a guardian to teen Ellie on an epic journey to find a cure for the fungal plague that turns regular people into monsters.

Where to watch: HBO Max

Documentary Now!

The documentary-loving dad will definitely appreciate this four-season series, which hilariously sends up of some of the most well-regarded documentaries,

Where to watch: Netflix

Succession

The totally dysfunctional Roy clan is all jostling to try to replace patriarch Logan Roy as head of the empire in this not-so-thinly-veiled look at the Murdoch family, currently in the midst of its fourth season on HBO.

Where to watch: HBO Max

Schitt's Creek

Eugene Levy may just be the most menschy dad in Hollywood, and his turn as the head of the eccentric Rose clan may be his finest role to date. (And not too much of a stretch either, as he plays dad to his real-life son Daniel in the show.)

Where to watch: Hulu

The Mandalorian

Din Djarin and Grogu (AKA Baby Yoda) develop a truly touching father-son relationship over the course of this fresh Star Wars universe series, which just ended its third season.

Where to watch: Disney+

Stranger Things

Sheriff Hopper's turn as a protective dad to teen Elle (especially in season 3) will definitely hit home for dads of teens.

Where to watch: Netflix

The Sopranos

For the dad who loves a good gangster story, take a trip back to 1990s New Jersey to revisit the Soprano crime family and its very flawed father, Tony.

Where to watch: HBO Max

The Last Dance

You'll need to carve out a little time for this documentary series—but your sports-loving dad will love getting an inside look at the legendary Chicago Bulls team in this 10-part series.

Where to watch: Netflix

The Simpsons

Break out the Duff's beer and donuts for a marathon of everyone's favorite doofy dad, Homer, from one of the longest-running TV shows in history (currently about to start season 35!).

Where to watch: Disney+

The Rings of Power

If your dad loves Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, this prequel series on Amazon Prime is definitely something you and your dad will love to watch.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime