25 Movies to Watch with Your Dad

Father’s Day is one of those holidays where everyone scrambles for a gift, but honestly? The best thing you can do is just sit down and watch a movie together. No fancy dinner reservation needed. Just pick something you’ll both enjoy, grab some snacks, and settle in. The right movies to watch with dad can turn a regular evening into something you’ll actually remember.

The trick is finding films that work across generations. Your dad might not be into the same stuff you are, but there’s a massive overlap when you hit the right genres: action with heart, dramas about family, comedies that don’t require explaining TikTok references, and adventure stories that remind you both why you loved movies in the first place. Here are 25 picks from our library that make for perfect Father’s Day viewing.

1. Beast (2026)

A former MMA champion gets pulled back into the cage when his younger brother is in trouble. This is a dad movie through and through. It’s got the fighting, sure, but the real hook is the older brother willing to destroy himself to protect family.

2. Newborn (2026)

After seven years in solitary confinement, a man tries to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. It’s heavy, no question. But if your dad appreciates a good redemption story, this one hits different. The kind of movie you sit quietly after the credits roll.

3. The Sheriff (2026)

A local sheriff investigating a murder uncovers disturbing connections to his own son’s unsolved death from five years earlier. It’s a crime drama with a father at its center, and the emotional weight of a parent who never stopped searching gives it real gravity.

4. Fuze (2026)

An unexploded WWII bomb turns up on a London construction site and all hell breaks loose. David Mackenzie directs, and if your dad is into tense, military-adjacent thrillers, this one delivers. Think of it as a conversation starter about history, too.

5. Subedaar (2026)

A retired military officer, haunted by loss and drifting from his daughter, gets jolted back into action. The father-daughter dynamic is central here, which makes it a surprisingly emotional pick for a day that’s supposed to be about dads.

6. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026)

Tommy Shelby returns in 1940s Birmingham during WWII. If your dad was a fan of the show, this is an event. If he wasn’t, it still works as a sharp, stylish crime film. Either way, you’re both going to have a good time.

7. Vigilante (2026)

A grieving father takes justice into his own hands after his son’s death. It’s a revenge thriller, and yes, it’s exactly the kind of movie dads gravitate toward. The emotional core keeps it from being just another shoot-em-up.

8. Mexicali (2026)

A former special forces contractor turned avocado farmer in Mexico has to fight back when local gangsters threaten his land. That setup alone is enough to get any dad interested. It’s action-packed and doesn’t take itself too seriously.

9. Normal (2026)

Ben Wheatley directs this one about an interim sheriff in snowbound Minnesota who stumbles into an international criminal conspiracy. It’s quirky, it’s tense, and it’s the kind of genre-bending film that keeps you guessing. Great for dads who like their movies a little offbeat.

10. Protector (2026)

A former war hero’s daughter gets kidnapped, pulling her into the criminal underworld. It’s a parent fighting for their child, plain and simple. The action is solid and the motivation couldn’t be more relatable for any father watching.

11. Rise of the Conquerer (2026)

A 14th-century epic about the warrior Timur rising from chaos along the crumbling Silk Road. Dads who love historical epics will eat this up. Swords, empires, ambition. It scratches that same itch as classic historical adventure films.

12. Project Hail Mary (2026)

A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. Phil Lord directs this adaptation, and it’s the kind of smart sci-fi that gives dads who grew up on Apollo missions exactly what they want. Problem-solving, space, and heart.

13. Masters of the Universe (2026)

He-Man returns. If your dad grew up in the ’80s, this is pure nostalgia fuel. Travis Knight directs, and the story of Prince Adam returning to Eternia after 15 years away has a nice homecoming quality that fits the occasion.

14. Youngblood (2026)

A hockey prodigy joins the Hamilton Bulldogs and has to deal with toxic behavior during his rise. Sports movies are dad territory, full stop. This one’s got the underdog spirit and the locker room drama that makes the genre work.

15. Outcome (2026)

Jonah Hill directs this comedy about a Hollywood child star dealing with an extortion plot. It’s weird, it’s funny, and it’s the kind of thing that works when you want something lighter between all the action picks on this list.

16. Thrash (2026)

A Category 5 hurricane smashes a coastal town, and the storm surge brings something far worse than floodwater. Tommy Wirkola knows how to blend genres, and this is the kind of wild ride that’s perfect for a dad who likes his movies a little nuts.

17. The Good Boy (2026)

A 19-year-old criminal gets kidnapped by a dysfunctional couple who force him into rehabilitation. It’s a tense thriller that plays with ideas about parenthood, control, and what it means to try to save someone. Uncomfortable and engaging.

18. Joe Speedboot (2026)

After a bizarre accident leaves him in a wheelchair, a young man’s life in a small village gets turned upside down. It’s a character-driven European drama with a dark sense of humor. For the dad who’s tired of Hollywood formulas, this is a great change of pace.

19. They Will Kill You (2026)

A woman takes a housekeeper job in a mysterious New York high-rise and quickly realizes she’s in way over her head. Kirill Sokolov makes visceral action films, and this one doesn’t let up. Your dad will be on the edge of his seat.

20. Flavia (2026)

An 11-year-old amateur detective and master poisoner investigates a murder. It’s a family film with real charm. If your dad enjoyed stuff like Spy Kids or Encyclopedia Brown when you were growing up, this hits similar notes but with a British twist.

21. Crows Are White (2026)

A filmmaker visits a strict Japanese monastery looking for guidance but finds something unexpected. It’s a documentary that’s actually fascinating to watch, and the kind of thing that sparks a real conversation afterward. Dads who like learning something new will appreciate this.

22. Scary Movie (2026)

The Core Four are back, 26 years later. Look, not every Father’s Day movie needs to be serious. Sometimes you just want to laugh at dumb jokes together. Michael Tiddes directs, and if your dad remembers the originals, there’s built-in nostalgia.

23. Street Flow 3 (2026)

The Traoré brothers face the consequences of their past while trying to forge a new path. Brotherhood, loyalty, and second chances. The family dynamics are strong, and it’s a solid drama for dads who don’t mind subtitles.

24. Hoppers (2026)

Daniel Chong’s animated film is a fun pick if your dad is a kid at heart. Sometimes the best Father’s Day watch is something lighthearted that reminds you both that movies don’t always have to be heavy to be worth your time.

25. The Bride! (2026)

Maggie Gyllenhaal directs a lonely Frankenstein traveling to 1930s Chicago to ask a scientist to create him a companion. It’s strange, it’s creative, and it’s the kind of sci-fi that works for dads who like their movies with some imagination behind them.

There’s no single right movie to watch with your dad. Some fathers want explosions, some want something that’ll make them think, and some just want to laugh. The point is the shared time. Pick one from this list, press play, and enjoy the company. Browse our full collection if you want even more options.