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The Shining. 1980 2h 26m R. 8.4 (1.1M) Rate. 68 Metascore. A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.
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- Life Is Beautiful (1997) Directed by Roberto Benigni. Starring Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini. Comedy, Drama, Romance (1h 56m) 8.6 on IMDb — 80% on RT.
- Bicycle Thieves (1948) Directed by Vittorio De Sica. Starring Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell. Drama (1h 29m) 8.3 on IMDb — 99% on RT. In Bicycle Thieves, Antonio Ricci (played by Lamberto Maggiorani) is desperate to get his bike back after it's been stolen.
- Big Fish (2003) Directed by Tim Burton. Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup. Adventure, Drama, Fantasy (2h 5m) 8.0 on IMDb — 75% on RT. Many families fall apart and become estranged over heated arguments that aren't always worth it.
- Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Directed by Robert Benton. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander. Drama (1h 45m) 7.8 on IMDb — 89% on RT. Divorce was a little less common back in the 1970s, but the impact of Kramer vs. Kramer is still the same.
- Sr. (2022) Directed by Chris Smith, ‘Sr.’ is a documentary film that offers an in-depth view of one of the globe’s most popular actors’ relationship with his father as well as their careers.
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, who also stars in the film along with Maxwell Simba, Lily Banda, Philbert Falakeza, and Joseph Marcell, ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ is based on the memoir of Malawian inventor/engineer/author William Kamkwamba.
- OMG 2 (2023) This Indian Hindi-language movie, directed by Amit Rai, is a standalone sequel to ‘OMG – Oh My God!’ (2012). ‘ OMG 2’ shows an orthodox and religious father, Kanti Sharan Mudgal (Pankaj Tripathi), taking on his son’s school and society itself by fighting his son’s legal battle after the latter is expelled from school following a video of him masturbating in school goes viral.
- Udaan (2010) Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, ‘Udaan’ is a brilliant Indian Hindi-language film about a 16-year-old boy named Rohan Singh who aspires to be a writer.
- 10 The Godfather
- 9 The Pursuit of Happyness
- 8 Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade
- 7 Big Fish
- 6 Honey Boy
- 5 Catch Me If You Can
- 4 Road to Perdition
- 3 Bicycle Thieves
- 2 Field of Dreams
- 1 The Road
Francis Coppola’s critically acclaimed crime drama, The Godfather, follows the story of the Corleone family, led by Don Vito Corleone, and his transfer of power to his reluctant son, Michael Corleone. Michael initially distances himself from the family but when an attempted assassination leaves his father severely wounded, Michael gets pulled into ...
Directed by Gabriele Muccino, this biographical drama film is based on the true story of Chris Gardner. Set in the early 1980s, the film follows Chris Gardner (Will Smith) a struggling salesman and single father who faces financial difficulties despite his determination and hard work. Left with his son (Jaden Smith) homeless on the streets, he stru...
The Indiana Jones franchise offers a multitude of captivating films that delve into Indiana's thrilling adventures across the globe, often overcoming formidable villains in his path. However, none managed to evoke as many emotions from viewers as the installment that introduced Indy's father, Henry Jones: The Last Crusade. In this continuation of I...
Big Fish is sure to resurrect the strong and tender feelings in the hearts of viewers as it tells the story of Edward Bloom and his son, William. Revered as one of Tim Burton's finest works, this fantasy drama revolves around the charismatic figure of Edward Bloom, whose incredible and often fantastical stories prompt his son, Will, to embark on a ...
Honey Boy is an intense and deeply personal drama directed by Alma Har'el and written by Shia LaBeouf. The film serves as a semi-autobiographical exploration of LaBeouf's own lifeand his complicated relationship with his father. The story revolves around Otis Lort, a fictionalized version of LaBeouf, young Otis navigates the challenging world of sh...
Based on the true story of one of the most successful con artists in history, Frank Abagnale Jr., the story follows the cat-and-mouse chase between this wanted criminal and Carl Hanratty, an FBI agent determined to bring him to justice. Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio play these contrasting figures in this compelling biographical crime comedy-drama...
Set against the backdrop of organized crime, Road to Perditiondepicts the harrowing journey of a father's love and sacrifice for his son. Hanks portrays John Rooney, a loyal hitman tasked with shielding his son from imminent danger after witnessing Conor, the violent son of his boss, commit a brutal murder. As father and son navigate through the wo...
Set in post-World War II Rome, this neo-realist film tells the poignant story of a man's desperate search for his stolen bicycle, which is essential for his livelihood. The film centers around Antonio Ricci, a working-class man whose bike gets stolen at the precise moment he secures a job that demands one. In order not to jeopardize his only way to...
Starring Kevi Costner as Ray Kinsella, Field of Dreams tells the story of a farmer who is driven by a mysterious voice to transform his cornfield into a baseball field. The film follows his extraordinary journey to realize the true purpose of the baseball field and its significance in his own life. Field of Dreamsis one of those stories that proper...
Directed by John Hillcoat and based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, the post-apocalyptic drama film, The Road, follows a father and his young son as they traverse a desolate and unforgiving landscape, struggling to survive and maintain their humanity. In the face of countless challenges, the father, known simply as "Man," exhibits unwavering devot...
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- The Lion King. Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones. 212 votes. In this Disney classic, Simba's journey of self-discovery and redemption is guided by the spirit and teachings of his deceased father, King Mufasa.
- Finding Nemo. Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould. 213 votes. This heartwarming animated tale follows overprotective clownfish Marlin as he traverses the dangers of the open ocean to find and save his son Nemo.
- Field of Dreams. Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones. 194 votes. The emotional journey of protagonist Ray Kinsella begins when he hears a mysterious voice that compellingly tells him to build a baseball field in his Iowa cornfield.
- A Goofy Movie. Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jim Cummings. 153 votes. This charming animated feature brings the insecurities and misunderstandings between fathers and sons to life.
Apr 1, 2015 · 1. The Kid (1921) The great silent comedy star-writer-director Charlie Chaplin eventually became father to ten children but, ironically, hardly knew his own. Chaplin was born into a milleau of performers and the man who may or may not have been his father floated out of both his and his half-brother Sydney’s life very early.
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