10 of the Best Father-Daughter Movies and Series On Netflix Right Now
From classic comedies to new dramas and crime thrillers.
Not sure what to watch this weekend? It's Father's Day on Sunday, so why not press play on a film or TV series that celebrates the father-daughter bond.
From classic comedies to new dramas and crime thrillers that will have you pausing to speculate about what's going to happen next, our curated edit of the best father-daughter movies and TV shows will set you up for some quality bonding time.
1. Aftersun
Where Can I Watch It? Max
Told through the memories of a grown woman looking back on a childhood holiday with her father, Aftersun is a (quite frankly) devastating portrait of the complexities of fatherhood. Hot tip: have a box of Kleenex at the ready.
2. Atypical
Where Can I Watch It? Netflix
This popular Netflix series follows 18-year-old Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), who has autism spectrum disorder, and his family. Jennifer Jason Leigh plays the overprotective mother, Michael Rapaport plays the father and breakout star Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam's sister.
3. CODA
Where Can I Watch It? Hulu
While CODA is ultimately a story about family, one of its most touching relationships is between Ruby and her father, Frank. As the only hearing member of a Deaf family, Ruby often finds herself caught between loyalty to her family and the desire to pursue her own dreams.
4. Crazy, Stupid, Love
Where Can I Watch It? Hulu
In this star-studded romantic comedy, Cal Weaver (played by Steve Carrell) is a middle-aged man whose wife (Julianne Moore) has cheated on him with a coworker (played by Kevin Bacon). Emma Stone plays his daughter and Ryan Gosling famously plays a shirtless ladies man who teaches him how to pick up women.
5. The Descendants
Where Can I Watch It? Hulu
After a family tragedy, Matt King is forced to step up as a father and reconnect with his two daughters in ways he never has before. As they navigate grief together, The Descendants becomes an exploration of what happens when a father must learn to truly show up for his children. It's funny, heartfelt, and a reminder that parenthood is often a process of learning as you go.
6. Fatherhood
Where Can I Watch It? Netflix
Inspired by a true story, Fatherhood follows Matt, a new dad who is suddenly faced with raising his daughter alone after the unexpected death of his wife. It’s funny (thanks to Kevin Hart starring) and emotional, and serves as a reminder that there's no perfect way to be a parent.
7. Fathers & Daughters
Where Can I Watch It? Amazon Prime Video
In this 2014 film, an acclaimed author (Russel Crowe) suffers a breakdown while raising his daughter (Amanda Seyfried) following the death of his wife. Years later, she reflects on her painful childhood.
8. Interstellar
Where Can I Watch It? Paramount+
Beneath its sci-fi premise, Interstellar is an emotional story about a father and daughter. When Cooper leaves Earth to save humanity, he also leaves behind his beloved daughter Murph, setting in motion a relationship shaped by distance and time.
9. Like Father
Where Can I Watch It? Netflix
A workaholic is left at the altar and ends up on her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with her estranged father. Can you even imagine! Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer star in this 2018 Netflix film.
10. The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Where Can I Watch It? Netflix
One of the most charming father-daughter films of recent years, The Mitchells vs. The Machines follows aspiring filmmaker Katie and her well-meaning but technologically challenged dad, Rick. As a robot apocalypse unfolds around them, the pair must learn to understand and appreciate each other's differences.
11. Ozark
Where Can I Watch It? Netflix
Consider this a lesson in what not to do as a father. In this dark series, Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) is a financial advisor who winds up laundering money for big-time drug lords, and involving his wife, daughter and son in the whole mess.
12. The Parent Trap
Where Can I Watch It? Disney+
At its heart, The Parent Trap is about two daughters determined to reunite the family they never got to have. While much of the film focuses on the twins' antics, the relationship between Hallie, Annie, and their father Nick provides some of its warmest moments.
13. Schitt's Creek
Where Can I Watch It? Hulu, Disney+ and Max
Johnny Rose is the patriarch of this sweet sitcom about a wealthy family who loses everything and ends up living in a roadside motel. Eugene Levy plays Johnny and his son in real life, Dan Levy, plays his son in the show.
14. The Week Of
Where Can I Watch It? Netflix
Two fathers clash over their children's upcoming wedding. This underrated Netflix film stars Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, with the always iconic Steve Buscemi also appearing.
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