{"id":1414,"date":"2021-06-14T15:23:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T15:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1414"},"modified":"2021-09-27T11:08:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T11:08:11","slug":"best-films-to-watch-fathers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/14\/best-films-to-watch-fathers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Films to Watch this Father&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With Father\u2019s Day rolling around, forget the chocolates and the \u201cworld\u2019s best dad\u201d mug, there\u2019s no better way to celebrate than with a film night for the whole family. But what film should you watch? Why, a film that celebrates fatherhood, of course! Whether it\u2019s a comedy about a dad trying to spend time with his kids or a kid\u2019s movie about one dad\u2019s journey to find his son, celebrate Father\u2019s Day by settling back with some feel-good father-based films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some films you can watch this year that are perfect for Father\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Onward<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new addition to the father-focused film line-up, <em>Onward <\/em>came out in 2020 and follows the story of two elf brothers as they set off on an epic quest to bring their deceased father back to life. A fantasy world crossed over with modern elements, it\u2019s a charming comedy with a heartfelt message that showcases all kinds of father-figure types that kids can have in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Onward | Official Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gn5QmllRCn4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>We Bought a Zoo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Matt Damon film, a young widower father, Benjamin, takes on a new adventure and a fresh start when he buys a rundown wildlife reserve and moves there with his two children. Though closed for years, the park is home to many animals cared for by a small, dedicated staff. Working together, they must get the zoo back to its former glory, pass an inspection and get it open and running once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Bought A Zoo | Trailer | 20th Century FOX\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Krh1koDU2uE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Mrs. Doubtfire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic Robin Williams film, divorced father Daniel Hillard hatches a plan to spend time with his children, after his ex-wife gains custody, by posing as an eccentric British nanny called Mrs Doubtfire. As Mrs Doubtfire, he becomes the responsible, caring parent he always meant to be and bonds with his children. But when both his nanny persona and Daniel meet different parties at the same restaurant, his lie is exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mrs Doubtfire Trailer [HD]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RzZsdL-EGwg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Cheaper By the Dozen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cheaper By the Dozen <\/em>follows the story of Tom and Kate and their 12 children. When Kate is invited to go on a book tour to publicise her new book, Tom is left alone in charge of the children, plunging the household into chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) Official Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Q4gUw-nLT0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Grown Ups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Grown Ups <\/em>tells the story of five childhood friends on the same basketball team reconnecting as adults when they attend their coach\u2019s funeral and have a weekend at a lake house where they used to party. By now, their lives have all drastically diverged, with Marcus who drinks too much, Rob with three daughters he barely sees, Eric out of work, Kurt a househusband and Lenny a successful Hollywood agent. As they reconnect, they reminisce about old times and get up to new shenanigans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Official Grown Ups Trailer  - In Theaters 6\/25\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e01NVCveGkg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Finding Nemo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have young children, <em>Finding Nemo <\/em>is the perfect film to watch this Father\u2019s Day for adults and children alike. This Pixar classic tells the story of Nemo, a young clownfish and his father Marvin, an anxious, overbearing parent who goes on a 1,500-mile journey across the ocean to find Nemo when he is taken by scuba divers. Teamed up with a forgetful fish named Dory, <em>Finding Nemo <\/em>proves that with enough determination, there is nothing a father wouldn\u2019t do for his child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Finding Nemo - Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wZdpNglLbt8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>The Royal Tenenbaums<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Wes Anderson film follows the life of Royal Tenenbaum\u2019s three children, all of whom are extraordinary geniuses. But virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums has been erased by decades of betrayal and disaster \u2013 most of which is considered to be their father\u2019s fault. The film follows the happenings of the family\u2019s unexpected reunion one winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/caMgokYWboU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Mamma Mia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the name, <em>Mamma Mia <\/em>is just as much about fatherhood as it is about mothers. Donna owns and operates a hotel on a Greek island where she lives with her daughter, who is getting married. But there\u2019s one problem, she wants to be walked down the aisle by her father, and she has three possible candidates. Without her mother knowing, she invites her three potential fathers to the island, hoping to discover which one is her actual father. Set to the most popular songs by ABBA, <em>Mamma Mia <\/em>is a delightful, fun-packed film for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mamma Mia! | Official Trailer | SceneScreen\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8RBNHdG35WY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Eighth Grade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A great film to watch with your kids, <em>Eighth Grade <\/em>tells the story of a thirteen-year-old Kayla enduring a tidal wave of adolescence as she navigates her last week of middle school. Online she presents a life that she has all together, while in reality she is sullen and silent around her single father and school peers. The film was praised for its realism and authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eighth Grade | Official Trailer HD | A24\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y8lFgF_IjPw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have a wonderful Father\u2019s Day this year, whatever you decide to do. If you would like to surprise your father with the gift of his childhood memories, send your cine reels to Cine2DVD for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/\">cine film transfer<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/cine-film-to-digital\">cine to digital<\/a> conversion. Keep that precious footage safe and make it more accessible so future generations can enjoy it. Contact us today for more information about how we ate experts in transferring <a href=\"\/super8-film\">film to digital<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Father\u2019s Day rolling around, forget the chocolates and the \u201cworld\u2019s best dad\u201d mug, there\u2019s no better way to celebrate than with a film night for the whole family. But what film should you watch? Why, a film that celebrates fatherhood, of course! 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