Top 9 Movies About Father

Dad, daddy, papa, father, grandpa, paps, etc. No wonder, we are celebrating their greatest day! So what do I hear? Its movie time! I know there are a lot of blockbuster films to be watched with daddy on the sofa, so here's my top 9 films that really shows how great our daddy is:

9. Father's Day - A 1997 comedy film starring Robin Williams and Billy Crystal

8. Father of the Bride - a 1991 comedy film starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. The film is about a father who tries to handle the fact that his daughter has grown up and has a life of her own.

7. The Godfather - A 1972 American crime thriller film based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Mario Puzo. It stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan. The story is about the 1940 New York Mafia family and their struggle to protect their empire from rival families.

6. In the Name of the Father - a 1993 film directed by Jim Sheridan based on the true life story of the Guildford Four. The film is about a group of three Irishmen and one Englishwoman wrongly imprisoned for the 1974 IRA bombing of a pub in Guildford, England.

5. Daddy Day Care - a 2003 American comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and Jeff Garlin. Released in theatres on May 9, 2003. The story is about Charlie and Phil who opened their own day care center and enjoyed taking care of more than 10 kids who are really, really naughty and clever.

4. Big Daddy - An American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler, which was released on June 25, 199y by Columbia Pictures. The story is about Sonny: a carefree, unmotivated slob who has declined any responsibilities in life, then a 5 year old Julian turns out up, claiming that his the son of his roommate Kevin. Kevin disclaims all the knowledge and leaves for work. Sonny becomes an instant Daddy and reconsidered life, formed a real bond with Julian alongside his mother, Layla.

3. I am Sam - a drama film telling a story of a mentally challenged father and his efforts to retain custody of his daughter. The film stars Sean Penn which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor and Dakota Fanning. The film also features 3 people with disabilities, all of them are in a group called G.O.A.L. (Greater Opportunities for the Advanced Living).

2. The Pursuit of Happyness - a 2004 American biographical drama film, based on the real life story of Chris Gardner. The film stars Will Smith: an on and off homeless salesman-turned millionaire together with his real life son, Jade Smith. The film won the Best Picture title for NAACP Image Award for Most Outstanding Motion Picture.

1. Taken - Based on the poster above, you can actually discover what the film is all about. Taken is a 2008 French thriller/action film starring Liam Neeson as a retired Central Intelligence Agency operative who sets about tracking down his teen daughter after she was kidnapped by trade slavers while travelling in Europe.

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