This Father’s Day, dim the lights, fire up the streaming service, and let these movies and shows entertain you…
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Father’s Day is coming, and that means it’s time to kick back, relax, and - let’s be real - watch something that’ll keep Dad entertained without a single ‘I’m bored’ slip-up. Father’s Day doesn’t always need to be about the big grand gestures. Sometimes, the best way to celebrate the dad who has been your mentor, protector, and occasional comedian is by just chilling out together on the couch. Whether he’s the action junkie, the foodie, or the sentimental softie, we’ve got the ultimate line-up of recent movies and shows that’ll make his day. This Father’s Day, we’re serving up an eclectic mix of heart, laughs, and adventure. So grab the snacks, get comfy, and let the movie marathon begin…
Directed by Adam McKay, this star-studded satire film features Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, and Cate Blanchett. It follows two astronomers who make a shocking discovery: a comet is on a collision course with Earth. But instead of urgency, they face apathy, political spin, and media circus as they try to warn the world.
It’s a biting comedy that perfectly blends absurdity with sharp social commentary - ideal for dads who enjoy smart laughs with a side of chaos and truth bombs. A wild ride that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
Set in a picturesque seaside town on the Italian Riviera, ‘Luca’ is a sweet, animated coming-of-age tale about two sea monsters who disguise themselves as human boys to explore the land above water. Directed by Enrico Casarosa and voiced by Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Maya Rudolph, this Pixar film beautifully captures the joys of friendship, freedom, and finding where you belong.
It’s simple, funny, and full of food, scooters, and wide-eyed wonder - plus, it explores the anxiety of growing up and letting go, something all dads can relate to. Just don’t look too closely if you see him discreetly wiping his eyes during the end.
This comedy-mystery series stars the hilarious trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as unlikely neighbours-turned-investigators in a swanky Manhattan apartment building. When a murder takes place in their building, the three launch a true-crime podcast and begin sleuthing - awkwardly, charmingly, and often completely off-track.
Your dad will enjoy the old-school charm of Steve Martin and Martin Short’s legendary comedic timing. Each season unravels a new mystery with plenty of quirky twists and dry humour that’ll keep dad on the edge of his seat.
Chris Pratt leads this futuristic action blockbuster movie as Dan Forester, a high school teacher who’s drafted into a war that takes place decades in the future, where aliens are rapidly wiping out humanity. To save the world, he’s sent forward in time with a group of everyday citizens - cue chaos, gunfights, and alien scream-fests.
But beneath all the high-octane action is a surprisingly emotional storyline about legacy, family, and the desperate attempt to rewrite the future. It’s loud, intense, and packed with just enough heart to get a head nod of approval from your dad.
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt team up in this jungle adventure flick, loosely inspired by the Disney theme park ride. Johnson plays Frank, a sarcastic riverboat captain with a mysterious past, and Blunt plays Dr Lily Houghton, a scientist on a mission to find a magical healing tree hidden deep in the Amazon. What follows is a wild ride with cursed conquistadors, ancient maps, secret tombs, and witty banter that could rival any classic buddy comedy. It’s got dad-joke energy, old-school action, and enough heart to make even the grumpiest father crack a smile. Perfect for an escape into pure, tropical chaos.
Starring Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, and Jessica Williams, ‘Shrinking’ is a therapy-meets-comedy series that hits all the right notes - grief, growth, and awkward dad energy included. Segel plays Jimmy, a therapist spiralling after the death of his wife who decides to throw out the rulebook and start telling his patients exactly what he thinks. Spoiler: chaos, breakthroughs, and very human moments follow.
While Segel’s messy journey as a widowed father trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter feels heartbreakingly real, it’s Harrison Ford as his dry, emotionally constipated mentor Paul who quietly steals the show. The show’s got late-night driveway talks, unsolicited life advice, and it’s relatable. It’s the kind of series that’ll have your dad chuckling one minute and tearing up the next.
