Happy almost Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there, and a shout out to any parental figures who are pulling their weight — you deserve just as much recognition on this holiday and always. Whether you’re granted the elusive gift of alone time, or more realistically, planning to throw the ultimate family movie night equipped with popcorn and bear hugs, we have compiled a list of Father’s Day films on Prime Video to save you from the dreaded game-time-decision-making scroll.
From freshly-added comedies like Robert De Niro’s About My Father, to heartfelt favorites like Instant Family, there are just so many movies to choose from when it comes to celebrating the special relationship with the one we call “Dad.” Fortunately, we’ve got your Father’s Day fun covered with these 11 films available on Prime Video, perfect for the primo guy in your life.
CAST: Robert De Niro, Sebastian Maniscalco, Leslie Bibb, Kim Cattrall
RATING: PG-13
Description: Maniscalco brings his father, played by Robert De Niro, to his fiancee’s wealthy family’s estate for the weekend. The lavish gathering quickly becomes a culture clash, forcing Maniscalco and his dad to rediscover their special bond and the meaning of family.
[NOTE: About My Father hits PVOD on Friday, June 16 — just in time for Father’s Day!]
CAST: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, Mel Gibson
RATING: PG-13
DESCRIPTION: Brad Whitaker is determined to be the best possible stepfather to his wife’s children. But when her ex-husband Dusty comes back into town, Whitaker’s insecurity takes over. He finds himself competing to one-up Dusty’s athletics, home repair skills, and bad-boy charisma in order to win the approval of his new family.
CAST: Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Paul Reiser, Lil Rel Howery
RATING: PG-13
DESCRIPTION: Fatherhood follows a single, widowed father named Matt (Kevin Hart) who must raise his daughter alone after his wife dies unexpectedly a day after giving birth. With great performances and an emotional story that’s based on Matt Logelin’s book, Two Kisses for Maddie: A Memoir of Love and Loss, you can certainly feel the love in this film.
CAST: Adam Sandler, Leslie Mann, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse
RATING: PG-13
DESCRIPTION: 32-year-old Sonny Koufax, played by Adam Sandler, has effectively avoided responsibility his entire life. When his girlfriend dumps him for an older man, he adopts five-year-old Julian in a desperate attempt to prove he’s ready to grow up. When she’s unimpressed and he’s unable to return the kid, Sonny must take care of Julian on his own.
CAST: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Kimberly Williams-Paisley
RATING: PG
DESCRIPTION: In this family comedy, George Banks (Steve Martin) and his wife, Nina (Diane Keaton), could not be more proud of their daughter Annie. That is until she comes home from studying abroad and announces that she’s engaged. As an overprotective dad, George struggles to navigate the big change, along with meeting the in-laws, elaborate wedding plans, and more.
CAST: Ally Maki, Mia Cech, Peggy Lu, Hayden Szeto
RATING: Not Rated
DESCRIPTION: Margaret Chang, played by Ally Maki, reluctantly returns to her hometown with her two brothers to help out their jerk of a father overcome his sudden depression. The siblings quickly learn that their depressed dad is a lot nicer than the dad they’re used to, and they begin to question if they should even be helping him after all.
CAST: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Bryne, Isabela Merced, Octavia Spencer
RATING: PG-13
DESCRIPTION: When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Bryne) decide to start a family, they find themselves in the world of foster care hoping to parent one small child. But when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious teenage girl, they jump from zero kids to three in an instant. Pete and Ellie learn the ropes of parenting in this film that’s bound to make you both laugh and cry.