- 31Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok
In this thrilling South Korean film, workaholic businessman Seok-woo (Gong Yoo) must protect his estranged young daughter, Su-an (Kim Su-an), from a sudden zombie outbreak during a train ride to Busan. As they navigate the chaos and danger together, their father-daughter bond is strengthened amidst the apocalyptic setting. The compelling combination of action, horror, and heartfelt emotion makes Train to Busan a unique and unforgettable exploration of parenthood and sacrifice.
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- #92 of 397 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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- #5 of 125 onThe Top 100+ Zombie Movies Of All Time
- 32Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken
In this intense action thriller, Denzel Washington plays John Creasy, a burned-out former CIA operative who becomes the bodyguard for nine-year-old Pita Ramos (Dakota Fanning). As their initial antagonism evolves into genuine affection, Creasy's fierce devotion to Pita drives him to take extreme measures when she is kidnapped. Man on Fire is an adrenaline-fueled exploration of the powerful bond that can form between a father figure and his charge.
More Man on Fire- #15 of 114 onThe Greatest Movie Remakes Of All Time
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- 33Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin
In this romantic comedy-drama, Ryan Reynolds stars as a recently divorced father, Will Hayes, who recounts the story of his romantic past to his curious daughter, Maya (Abigail Breslin). As he reveals the intricate details of his relationships with three different women, the film explores the complexities of love, loss, and the impact of father-daughter relationships on personal growth. Definitely, Maybe is a tender and humorous exploration of love and the enduring bonds between fathers and daughters through storytelling.
More Definitely, Maybe- #85 of 473 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
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- 34Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, John AmosIn the comedy film Coming to America, pampered African Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) rejects an arranged marriage. Disguised as a foreign student, he journeys to Queens, New York City, seeking love. His loyal servant Semmi (Arsenio Hall) accompanies him, providing comedic relief throughout their culture-shocked adventure. Directed by John Landis, this popular 1988 movie features Murphy and Hall in multiple roles, showcasing their versatility. It was nominated for two Oscars and remains a fan favorite for its humor and heart. Akeem's quest for love takes many unexpected turns, leading to a satisfying conclusion that highlights the importance of being true to oneself.More Coming to America
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- #101 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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- 35Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen Ji-Dan, Jason Scott Lee
The live-action adaptation of the Disney animated classic takes us through the brave story of Mulan, who disguises herself to fight in the war on behalf of her father. Yifei Liu brings the fierce and determined Mulan to life, showcasing a deep connection with her father, played by Tzi Ma. This portrayal of a selfless daughter ready to sacrifice herself to save her father's honor and life underlines the unwavering bond between a father and his daughter, as they navigate societal expectations and personal sacrifices.
More Mulan- #86 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
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- 36Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Bill Nighy
This delightful adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel follows the misadventures of the eponymous Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her doting father, Mr. Woodhouse (Bill Nighy). As Emma navigates the trials and tribulations of romance and friendship, the love and support of her father provide a constant source of comfort and guidance. Emma. beautifully captures the timelessness of the father-daughter bond in the context of its Regency-era setting.
More Emma.- #14 of 80 onThe Best Period Romance Movies
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- 37
Gifted
Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay DuncanIn this touching and thought-provoking drama, Chris Evans stars as Frank Adler, a single man raising his niece, Mary (Mckenna Grace), a child prodigy, after the death of his sister. As Frank navigates his own grief and contends with the expectations placed upon Mary by her grandmother (Lindsay Duncan), the film delves into the complexities of parenting and the importance of giving children the space to be themselves. Gifted is a moving portrayal of love, sacrifice, and the power of father-child relationships.
More Gifted- #12 of 50 onThe Best Movies About Men Raising Kids
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- 38George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller
In this powerful drama, George Clooney stars as Matt King, a wealthy landowner in Hawaii struggling to reconnect with his daughters after his wife suffers a tragic accident. As they grapple with their family's past and future, the characters learn to rely on one another and rebuild their relationships. The Descendants is a poignant exploration of forgiveness, healing, and the enduring strength of father-daughter bonds.
More The Descendants- #278 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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- 39Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore
In this romantic dramedy, Steve Carell stars as Cal Weaver, a man trying to cope with his life falling apart after discovering his wife's infidelity. As he attempts to regain his footing, guided by a suave ladies' man (Ryan Gosling), he also works to maintain a strong relationship with his teenage daughter, Hannah (Emma Stone). Crazy, Stupid, Love. is an engaging and heartfelt portrayal of the complexities of family life, highlighting the enduring love between fathers and daughters during times of change.
More Crazy, Stupid, Love.- #21 of 136 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
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- 40Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss
In this Oscar-winning drama, Anthony Hopkins plays an aging man with dementia who struggles to accept his daughter Anne's (Olivia Colman) efforts to care for him. As the narrative unfolds, the complexities of their relationship and the impact of memory loss on the family dynamic are powerfully portrayed. The Father offers a nuanced and profound exploration of the love, patience, and empathy required to navigate the father-daughter bond amid the challenges of aging and illness.
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- 41
Fathers and Daughters
Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Kylie RogersThis emotional drama follows the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jake Davis (Russell Crowe) as he struggles to raise his young daughter Katie (Kylie Rogers) alone following the death of his wife. The film interweaves past and present to explore the lasting impact of their bond on the adult Katie (Amanda Seyfried) and her relationships. Fathers and Daughters is a powerful and heartfelt exploration of the unique love between a father and daughter and the life-long ramifications it can have on both of their lives.
- 42Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona RyderHoping to escape from his troubled past, former DEA agent Phil Broker (Jason Statham) moves to a seemingly quiet backwater town in the bayou with his daughter. However, he finds anything but quiet there, for the town is riddled with drugs and violence. When Gator Bodine (James Franco), a sociopathic druglord, puts the newcomer and his young daughter in harm's way, Broker is forced back into action to save her and their home. Based on a novel by Chuck Logan.
- 43Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette
In this darkly comedic road trip film, a dysfunctional family sets off on a journey to support their daughter Olive (Abigail Breslin) in her quest to win a beauty pageant. As they face various obstacles and eccentricities, Olive's bond with her endearingly supportive and well-intentioned father, Richard (Greg Kinnear), is a poignant and evocative representation of the unconditional love between a father and daughter. Little Miss Sunshine is a heartwarming and hilarious ode to the beauty of imperfection and the power of family.
More Little Miss Sunshine- #675 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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- 44Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Melody Hurd
Kevin Hart stars in this heartwarming dramedy as a recently widowed father who must raise his baby daughter alone. As he navigates the trials and tribulations of parenthood, he learns the importance of love, support, and selflessness in his journey to be the best father he can be. Fatherhood is an uplifting and relatable portrayal of the challenges and rewards of single fatherhood and the unique bond between a father and daughter.
More Fatherhood- #33 of 50 onThe Best Movies About Men Raising Kids
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- 45Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant
In this action-packed installment of the Die Hard franchise, Bruce Willis returns as John McClane, an NYPD officer who must save the nation from cyber-terrorists. As the stakes are raised, McClane must also contend with his strained relationship with his estranged daughter, Lucy (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Live Free or Die Hard takes a thrilling look at how fathers will risk everything to not only protect their country but also their own children.
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- 46
It Takes Two
Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Mary-Kate OlsenIn this delightful family comedy, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen star as identical strangers Amanda and Alyssa, who hatch a plan to bring Alyssa's father, Roger (Steve Guttenberg), and Amanda's social worker, Diane (Kirstie Alley), together. As the girls navigate their way through their scheme, they help Roger rediscover the importance of love and family. It Takes Two is an entertaining and heartwarming look at the unique bond between fathers and daughters and the lengths children will go to for their parents' happiness.
More It Takes Two- #38 of 94 onThe 75+ Best Family Comedy Movies
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- 47Orlando Bloom, Andie MacDowell, Garret DillahuntCash is trying to live a quiet, honest life in a small Appalachian town. When a vicious crime boss forces him back into her services, he soon learns he's capable of anything -- even killing -- to protect his family and his home.More Red Right Hand
- #66 of 85 onThe 70+ Best New & Recent Action Movies, Ranked
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- 48Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy TravisA struggling hairdresser finds a renewed sense of purpose when she meets a widowed father working hard to care for his two daughters. With his youngest critically ill and waiting for a liver transplant, the fierce woman single-handedly rallies an entire community to help.More Ordinary Angels
- #155 of 240 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
- #68 of 104 onThe 90+ Best Family Drama Movies
- #40 of 54 onThe Best Small Town Movies, Ranked
- 49Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson
In this heart-wrenching drama, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Wade Vogel, a devoted father struggling to care for his teenage daughter, Maggie (Abigail Breslin), who has been infected with a deadly virus that turns victims into zombies. As Wade grapples with the possibility of losing his daughter, the film explores the depths of a father's love and the lengths to which he will go to protect his child. Maggie is a poignant and moving exploration of the emotional bonds that tie families together in the face of adversity.
More Maggie- #32 of 41 onThe Greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies
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- 50Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Dylan McKiernanAfter a heart attack, a 59-year-old joiner needs help from the state to receive Employment and Support Allowance. He crosses paths with a single mother, Katie, and her two young children, Daisy and Dylan. Katie's only chance to escape a one-roomed homeless hostel in London has been to accept a flat in a city she doesn't know, 300 miles away.
- 51Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip BoscoWendy Savage (Laura Linney), a struggling playwright, has little to do with her brother, Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a college professor and author. However, the siblings must find a way to work together when their father, Lenny (Philip Bosco), slides into senility and must be placed in a nursing home.
- 52Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Ashley GreeneAshley turns to her estranged beach bum father to help escape a dangerous crime boss.More The Retirement Plan
- #671 of 703 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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- 53Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya RudolphThe Mitchells vs. The Machines is an animated comedy-adventure film, where everyman father Rick Mitchell (voiced by Danny McBride) embarks on a cross-country road trip with his quirky family. Daughter Katie (Abbi Jacobson), a budding filmmaker, son Aaron (Michael Rianda), a dinosaur enthusiast, and mother Linda (Maya Rudolph), the peacekeeper, all join in. Their journey takes a wild turn when they find themselves in the middle of a robot apocalypse, initiated by an AI named PAL (Olivia Colman). Unexpectedly, this dysfunctional bunch becomes humanity's last hope. With wit, humor, and heart, the movie explores themes of technology versus human connection in a refreshing way. Despite being newcomers to heroism, the Mitchells prove that even the most unconventional families can save the world.
- 54Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra BlairHigh school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister, Sawyer, are still reeling from the recent death of their mother. They're not getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who's dealing with his own intense pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their house seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families and feeds on the suffering of its victims.More The Boogeyman
- #238 of 397 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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- 55Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie
In this atmospheric horror film, a devout 17th-century New England family is exiled from their community and forced to survive on the edge of a mysterious forest. As the family faces inexplicable and terrifying events, the fractured relationship between the fervently religious father, William (Ralph Ineson), and his independent daughter, Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), is put to the test. The Witch offers a chilling and thought-provoking examination of the limits of faith and the power of familial bonds.
More The Witch- #59 of 397 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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- 56Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola DavisIn the heart-pounding thriller Prisoners, Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) faces every parent's worst nightmare when his six-year-old daughter and her friend go missing. As minutes turn into hours, panic sets in, and Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) is assigned to the case. However, with no solid leads, Dover takes matters into his own hands. The film masterfully explores themes of desperation and morality during a frantic race against time. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Prisoners received an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography. It's a tense exploration of human nature under extreme pressure.More Prisoners
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- #11 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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- 57Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine FowlerNeeding a male heir to the throne, Prince Akeem returns to Queens, N.Y., to find his long-lost son and bring him back to Zamunda.
- 58Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Louis GossettMonty (Idris Elba), a mechanic, struggles to make ends meet and raise his three young daughters alone. When his drug-dealing ex-wife wins custody of the girls in court, he enlists the help of Julia (Gabrielle Union), a successful attorney, to get the girls back. Romance unexpectedly blooms between the pair, but the couple must come to terms with their very different lives and find a way to keep Monty's family together.More Daddy's Little Girls
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- 59Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, Chris PontiusWhile recuperating from an injury at Beverly Hills' famed Chateau Marmont, bad-boy actor Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) receives a visit from his young daughter, Cleo (Elle Fanning). Though his mind is not on parenting, she has a way of inserting herself into her father's daily routine. Slowly, the two bond, forcing Johnny to re-examine his life of excesses and his relationship with Cleo.More Somewhere
- #637 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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- 60Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton GogginsLara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished years earlier. Hoping to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance, Croft embarks on a perilous journey to his last-known destination -- a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan. The stakes couldn't be higher as Lara must rely on her sharp mind, blind faith and stubborn spirit to venture into the unknown.More Tomb Raider
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