Teaching us how to ride a bike or being our Mathematics homework buddy, our dads have always had our backs! And as we grow older, our relationship with our superheroes also matures for the good! However, don’t we often forget to credit them enough for all they’ve done for us?
As Father’s Day is just around the corner, you’ve got the perfect opportunity to celebrate your dad or a father figure in your life. While you might find just the right gift for him or plan to prepare his fave meal, how about some binge-watching sesh with your daddy dearest? Scroll down for 10 comfort movies you should def watch this Father’s Day:
Piku
A movie that gives us a reality check on how our parents are getting old. It revolves around a road trip that brings Piku (Deepika Padukone) closer to her aging but nagging father (Amitabh Bachchan) and also helps resolve their fights over disparate ideologies and trivial issues.
Watch it here.
Jawaani Jaaneman
This one’s a comedy-drama that revolves around a 40-something casanova (played by Saif Ali Khan) living his life to the fullest in London. His life turns upside down when a pregnant young woman (played by Alaya F) claiming to be his daughter, enters his life and decides to mend his ways.
Watch it here.
Dangal
If you grew up with a strict dad, this Aamir Khan hit is for you. It portrays an extraordinary true story based on the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers despite facing criticism from a highly-conservative and patriarchal society.
Watch it here.
Angrezi Medium
Irfan Khan’s last but heart-wrenching movie, Angrezi Medium is a story of a stubborn but protective dad who becomes the wind beneath his daughter’s wings. He goes through a series of hilarious mishaps to fulfill his daughter’s dream of studying in London.
Watch it here.
Paa
This Amitabh Bachchan starrer throws light on a rare genetic condition of a boy who is mentally 13 years old but is physically way older. The movie leaves us moved by a father’s quest to help his child and their beautiful relationship.
Watch it here.
Chhichhore
Starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor, Chhichhore shows how a fun-loving college guy who was once labelled a ‘loser’ turns into a responsible father. He teaches his son the importance of failures and how they work as stepping stones towards success.
Watch it here.
102 Not Out
This one’s a 2018 comedy-drama film, with Amitabh Bachchan playing a 102-year-old man who wants to break the record of the oldest man alive. It also portrays his khatta meetha relationship with his 75-year-old depressed son who’s given up on life. How the two of them sail through will surely leave you in splits.
Watch it here.
The Lion King
The Lion King is a coming-of-age cartoon masterpiece that tells the story of Simba, a young lion prince, who flees his kingdom after the murder of his father, Mufasa. Years later, he returns to take revenge for his father and what is rightfully his destiny.
Watch it here.
On Golden Pond
If you’ve always had a love-hate relationship with your dad, this movie should be on your watchlist. Henry Fonda, who plays the impulsive dad and has a disturbing relationship with his kids decides to spend his summers at a home on Golden Pond. Things take a U-turn when his estranged daughter chooses to stay with her family to mend her relationship with her father before it’s too late.
Watch it here.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2
If you and your dad are Marvel buffs, this one would be a perfect watch for the day. The storyline centers around Peter’s (played by Chris Pratt) search for his long-lost father. As the Guardians travel throughout the cosmos to help Peter Quill learn more about his mysterious parentage, they discover some mind-blowing things.
Watch it here.
Here’s hoping you have the best time with your dad. Happy Father’s Day!
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