Best Father-Daughter Movies

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Celebrate Father's Day or plan a dad-daughter movie night featuring one of these films, all of which feature a memorable father-daughter-type relationship. These movie dads and daring daughters are sure to entertain and move you. From Disney classics like Mulan to the emotional drama of Fly Away Home to the sweet comedy of Father of the Bride, there are great ideas here for all kinds of dads and kids of every age to watch together. For more great picks for movie night, check out one of our favorite Mother-Daughter Movies.

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Mulan

age 5+

Disneyfied but dignified tale of Chinese warrior.

June 19, 1998 1998 G (90 minutes)

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Beauty and the Beast

age 6+

Disney fave has great music, strong messages, some scares.

November 22, 1991 1991 G (90 minutes)

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Despicable Me 2

age 6+

More minions and romance make for a sweet, silly sequel.

July 3, 2013 2013 PG (98 minutes)

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Elemental Movie Poster: Ember and Wade look at each other, against a black background

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Elemental

age 6+

Heartfelt, romantic fable about immigrant experience.

June 16, 2023 2023 PG (103 minutes)

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Hotel Transylvania

age 6+

Father-daughter tale has mild scares, innuendo, potty humor.

September 28, 2012 2012 PG (92 minutes)

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Imagine That

age 6+

Sugary sweet father-daughter comedy is fine for families.

June 12, 2009 2009 PG (100 minutes)

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Moana

age 6+

Memorable musical with a Pacific Islander lead, some scares.

November 23, 2016 2016 PG (113 minutes)

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The Game Plan

age 6+

The Rock scores in cute (if predictable) comedy.

September 27, 2007 2007 PG (115 minutes)

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The Parent Trap

age 6+

Delightful remake is great for the whole family.

January 1, 1999 1999 PG (127 minutes)

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Casper Movie Poster: Casper peers over the movie's title, while other ghosts fly around two humans below

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Casper

age 8+

Casper's haunted house tale has bullying, deaths.

May 26, 1995 1995 PG (100 minutes)

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Fly Away Home

age 8+

Thrilling, touching adventure for animal lovers.

May 1, 1998 1998 PG (107 minutes)

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The Croods

age 8+

Gorgeously animated adventure has intense themes.

March 22, 2013 2013 PG (98 minutes)

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines

age 8+

Action-packed family adventure tackles tech dependence.

April 30, 2021 2021 PG (113 minutes)

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Father of the Bride (1950)

age 9+

Old-fashioned, star-studded father-daughter comedy.

June 16, 1950 1950 NR (92 minutes)

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On Golden Pond

age 9+

Valuable lessons in loving one's family members.

December 4, 1981 1981 PG (105 minutes)

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The Journey of Natty Gann

age 9+

Compelling adventure too violent for some kids.

September 27, 1985 1985 PG (101 minutes)

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Father of the Bride

age 10+

Appealing remake has sweet messages, sexual references.

December 20, 1991 1991 PG (105 minutes)

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Fiddler on the Roof

age 10+

Epic musical story of Jews facing religious persecution.

November 3, 1971 1971 G (186 minutes)

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What a Girl Wants

age 10+

Too-cute with a few iffy moments, but tweens will eat it up.

April 4, 2003 2003 PG (100 minutes)

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Baseball and the Ballerina

age 11+

Sweet, slow-moving father-daughter tale has mild swearing.

February 17, 2002 2002 PG (95 minutes)

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