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“Dad movies” have become a genuine craze in the movie world. While the subgenre doesn’t have a universally agreed-upon definition, I often find myself watching a movie and concluding “that is a total dad movie.” So what better way to celebrate Father’s Day than to put together a dad movie marathon for the dad in your life?I might not be a dad myself, but I do have one, and I think I’m pretty good at spotting films that fit within the category. So I’ve put together a collection of films that you can stream this weekend, perfect for the annual day dedicated to celebrating fatherhood in all its forms. There’s a bit of everything down below, from sports dramas and action-thrillers to even a sci-fi option.These are my top picks for the best dad movies you need to watch this Father’s Day.‘Ford v Ferrari’ (2019)
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Heralded as perhaps the 21st century’s most quintessential dad movie, it’s got everything you could want in the subgenre: a '60s setting, a focus on racing cars, an underdog story, and two popular actors in the lead roles, Matt Damon and Christian Bale. It comes from “Logan” director James Mangold and really is the perfect watch on a Sunday afternoon.Based on the true story of the Le Mans ‘66 race (fun fact: the movie was released under that title in Europe), “Ford v Ferrari” sees Carroll Shelby (Damon) tasked by Ford Motor Company with building a race car that can compete with the track-conquering Ferrari fleet. To achieve this ambitious goal, he teams up with driver Ken Miles (Bale) to build a vehicle that can propel Ford to pole position in the grueling Le Mans endurance race.Watch "Ford v Ferrari" on Prime Video now‘The Fugitive’ (1993)
