Films to watch on Fathers' Day 

This Fathers' Day, do away with traditional lunch/dinner outings. Grab some of your dad's favourite snacks and enjoy a movie marathon, with a few of our best picks from films about fathers here:
Bicycle Thieves (1948), a Vittorio De Sica classic, is perfect for a Fathers' Day movie marathon. Central to the Italian neo-realism genre, it explores the relationship between a father and son as they wander the streets of Rome in search of a missing bic
Bicycle Thieves (1948), a Vittorio De Sica classic, is perfect for a Fathers' Day movie marathon. Central to the Italian neo-realism genre, it explores the relationship between a father and son as they wander the streets of Rome in search of a missing bic
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Father of the Bride (1991), a remake of Vincent Minnelli's original from 1950, hilariously depicts a father struggling to come to terms with the fact that his 'little girl' is about to get married. Steve Martin plays the role of the father, fighting panic attacks and jealousy, as he prepares for the wedding. (Youtube screengrab)
Father of the Bride (1991), a remake of Vincent Minnelli's original from 1950, hilariously depicts a father struggling to come to terms with the fact that his 'little girl' is about to get married. Steve Martin plays the role of the father, fighting panic attacks and jealousy, as he prepares for the wedding. (Youtube screengrab)
Life is Beautiful (1997) is an Italian comedy-drama film directed by and starring Roberto Benigni, who plays Guido Orefice, a Jewish Italian bookshop owner.  Guido uses his imagination to shield his son from the horrors of imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp. (Youtube screengrab)
Life is Beautiful (1997) is an Italian comedy-drama film directed by and starring Roberto Benigni, who plays Guido Orefice, a Jewish Italian bookshop owner. Guido uses his imagination to shield his son from the horrors of imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp. (Youtube screengrab)
Masoom (1983) is the directorial debut of critically acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. Starring Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi in lead roles, the film revolves around a family turned upside down when the father discovers that he has an illegitimate child from a past affair. (Youtube screengrab)
Masoom (1983) is the directorial debut of critically acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. Starring Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi in lead roles, the film revolves around a family turned upside down when the father discovers that he has an illegitimate child from a past affair. (Youtube screengrab)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) is based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The film won three academy awards and traces the life of two children being raised by a father who stands up  for equality and against racism. Atticus Finch - widower, ideal father and lawyer - is one of the most well-known characters in literary fiction. (Youtube screengrab)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) is based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The film won three academy awards and traces the life of two children being raised by a father who stands up for equality and against racism. Atticus Finch - widower, ideal father and lawyer - is one of the most well-known characters in literary fiction. (Youtube screengrab)
Interstellar (2014) is a dystopian science-fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan. Matthew McConaughey stars as Cooper, a former pilot who agrees to join a specialized team attempting to find another habitable planet. He is guided by his daughter on the ground, but may never get to see her again. (Youtube screengrab)
Interstellar (2014) is a dystopian science-fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan. Matthew McConaughey stars as Cooper, a former pilot who agrees to join a specialized team attempting to find another habitable planet. He is guided by his daughter on the ground, but may never get to see her again. (Youtube screengrab)
Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) is a Tamil film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film, in which Suriya plays dual roles, is about how a father can be the greatest hero and inspiration in his child's life. (Youtube screengrab)
Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) is a Tamil film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film, in which Suriya plays dual roles, is about how a father can be the greatest hero and inspiration in his child's life. (Youtube screengrab)
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) is a biographical drama film based on entrepreneur Chris Gardner's (played by Will Smith) struggle of being homeless. In a heart-rending narrative, Gardner is left to raise his 5-year-old son on his own, as his girlfriend leaves. (Youtube screengrab)
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) is a biographical drama film based on entrepreneur Chris Gardner's (played by Will Smith) struggle of being homeless. In a heart-rending narrative, Gardner is left to raise his 5-year-old son on his own, as his girlfriend leaves. (Youtube screengrab)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) is a comedy starring Robin Williams. He plays the role of a dad desperate to see his kids after the court forbids him visitation rights. Donning a dress and a wig, he takes up the persona of housekeeper Mrs. Doubtfire and manages to reestablish a connection with his children. (Youtube screengrab)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) is a comedy starring Robin Williams. He plays the role of a dad desperate to see his kids after the court forbids him visitation rights. Donning a dress and a wig, he takes up the persona of housekeeper Mrs. Doubtfire and manages to reestablish a connection with his children. (Youtube screengrab)
Piravi (1989) is a Malayalam film inspired by the life of T. V. Eachara Warrier, whose son, an engineering student, was murdered during the National Emergency Period of 1976.  It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1989. (Youtube screengrab)
Piravi (1989) is a Malayalam film inspired by the life of T. V. Eachara Warrier, whose son, an engineering student, was murdered during the National Emergency Period of 1976. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1989. (Youtube screengrab)
Finding Nemo (2003) is about a timid clown fish who must find his inner strength in order to save his son who is held in captivity. It won the Acamedy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. (Youtube screengrab)
Finding Nemo (2003) is about a timid clown fish who must find his inner strength in order to save his son who is held in captivity. It won the Acamedy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. (Youtube screengrab)

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