Best Movies About Father-Daughter Bonding

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Fathers and daughters share a very special bond, and several movies beautifully capture that connection. So, watch these films if you’re looking for ways to spend time with your daughter this Father’s Day. These movies will make you laugh and cry, depending on the scenes. Moreover, regardless of your daughter’s age, they will love these movies.

1. The Game Plan

This is a delightful movie that will appeal to both kids and adults. In it, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson plays the role of a successful and rich NFL quarterback, Joe, who lives a self-centered life. He has everything that a man can ask for. However, his single life takes a hit when a small girl knocks on his door, claiming to be his daughter.

2. Prisoners

This movie is the best example of how far a father can go to protect his daughter. When the police take time to find Keller Dover’s daughter and her friend, the father takes the matter into his own hands and decides to go on a search himself. His desperation leads him closer to finding the truth but also jeopardizes his life. This is a crime thriller movie, so skip it if you are watching it with your toddler.

3. Father of the Bride

In this remake of the Spencer Tracy classic, Steve Martin and Diane Keaton play the parents of Annie, who is about to get married to the man she loves. Although the wedding is a happy event, her father has a hard time letting go of her. There are moments in this movie that every father can relate to, especially if their daughter is about to get married.

4. Definitely, Maybe

You and your daughter will love this romantic comedy movie starring Ryan Reynolds, with Abigail Breslin as his 10-year-old daughter. The movie shows a 30-something father amid a divorce. In the film, he is being questioned by his daughter about his love life before marriage.

5. Hearts Beat Loud

This feel-good movie about a father and daughter bonding over music is a must-watch. In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad, and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop.

However, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly “jam sesh” into a father-daughter live act to stay connected. After their first song becomes an Internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up, and musical discovery.

Apart from these movies, you can watch other father-daughter bonding movies like “King Richard,” “On the Rocks,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Jersey Girl,” and “Three Men and a Baby”. These movies show the father as a caregiver, provider, fighter, and, above all, a loving and doting dad. So, watch these movies with your little girl, and share your favorite movie in the comment section below.

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