Movie Dads

Last updated: November 17, 2025

From To Kill a Mockingbird's Atticus Finch to Finding Nemo's Marlin, movies have given us some pretty memorable dads -- and dads and kids make fabulous teams, whether they're on vacation or fighting villains. These cinematic fathers, from new dads and stepdads to adoptive dads and king of the pridelands, are sure to entertain you and your kids. So pop some popcorn, grab some blankets, and snuggle up. For more fun movies about families, take a look at our lists Father-Daughter Movies and Movie Moms.

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Finding Nemo Poster Image

MOVIE

Finding Nemo

age 5+

Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.

May 30, 2003 2003 G (101 minutes)

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MOVIE

Hotel Transylvania

age 6+

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

September 28, 2012 2012 PG (92 minutes)

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Kung Fu Panda 2

age 6+

Panda hero saves the day in thoughtful family film.

May 26, 2011 2011 PG (90 minutes)

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Migration Movie Poster: A mallard holding two smaller ducks and a chipmunk stands in a sea of yellow rubber ducky toys.

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Migration

age 6+

Funny animated adventure is just ducky; some peril, threats.

December 22, 2023 2023 PG (83 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 Lion King (1994) Poster Image: Simba above Rafiki, Timon, and Pumba

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The Lion King (1994)

age 6+

Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.

June 15, 1994 1994 G (89 minutes)

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The Sound of Music Movie Poster: Maria stands in a meadow, her arms outstretched, and the children behind her

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The Sound of Music

age 6+

Outstanding family classic has glorious music.

March 2, 1965 1965 G (174 minutes)

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Annie (2014)

age 7+

Update of classic musical is cute but a bit hokey.

December 19, 2014 2014 PG (118 minutes)

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Fantastic Mr. Fox

age 7+

Offbeat family adventure may charm adults more than kids.

November 13, 2009 2009 PG (90 minutes)

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Hotel Transylvania 2

age 7+

Slightly spooky sequel isn't stellar, but fine for families.

September 25, 2015 2015 PG (89 minutes)

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MOVIE

Onward

age 7+

Original, heartfelt sibling adventure about love and loss.

March 6, 2020 2020 PG (102 minutes)

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MOVIE

Elf

age 8+

Peppy holiday favorite for both kids and parents.

November 7, 2003 2003 PG (90 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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MOVIE

Dads

age 10+

Poignant docu finds common themes among diverse dads.

June 19, 2020 2020 NR (87 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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Rebuilding movie poster: Cowboy Dusty (Josh O'Connor) sits on his truck next to 8-year-old daughter (Lily LaTorre) with Colorado mountains behind them

MOVIE

Rebuilding

age 10+

Poignant, serious cowboy drama is a controlled burn.

November 14, 2025 2025 PG (95 minutes)

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MOVIE

Mr. Mom

age 11+

Classic '80s comedy with some salty language, racy scenes.

July 22, 1983 1983 PG (91 minutes)

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Sleepless in Seattle

age 11+

Romantic '90s fairy tale has some cursing, sex.

December 15, 1993 1993 PG (100 minutes)

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The Dad Quest movie poster: Father and son interact.

MOVIE

The Dad Quest

age 11+

Parent death, some swearing in gentle Mexican dad-son tale.

April 9, 2025 2025 NR (83 minutes)

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