Father's Day Film Night: Ten Films to enjoy with Dad
This Father’s Day, you might be looking to spend some much-needed quality time with a father figure in your life. We’d recommend grabbing some snacks, drinks, and settling down with a classic movie that you can both enjoy. Check out our list of top films for Father’s Day below.
What will you be watching?
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Top Gun (1986)
As action movies go, you can’t beat eighties-extravaganza Top Gun.
Rebellious Naval pilot Phil ‘Maverick’ Mitchell is given the opportunity to join the elite fighter weapons programme, TOPGUN. Along the way, he encounters romance, heartbreak, and the chance to put to rest the demons from his past.
With its iconic soundtrack, impressive stunts and moments of both laugh-out-loud humour and heartfelt tragedy, Top Gun has stood the test of time (and has a long-overdue sequel due out later this year!).
Hot Fuzz (2007)
PC Nicholas Angel, star of the Metropolitan Police, is furious when he is transferred to the picturesque but sleepy village of Sandford in Gloucestershire. However, things in the town are not quite what they seem – can Nicholas and his idealistic new partner Danny save the day?
For everybody who has ever dreamed of recreating a high-stakes action scene at home, this film is for you. If you’re in the South West, see if you can recognise the usually sleepy streets of Wells, where filming took place.
A great film to enjoy on its own, or as part of a Cornetto Trilogy movie marathon - be sure to check out Shaun of the Dead and The World’s End too!
Airplane (1980)
When the crew and passengers onboard a commercial flight fall ill, a troubled former pilot must team up with his ex-girlfriend and a doctor in order to save the day.
Whether you’ve seen this film before or not, surely you’ll recognise some of its classic puns - this uproarious comedy is sure to have you rolling in the aisles…
The Godfather (1972)
Powerful Mafia don Vito Corleone deliberates on the future of his criminal empire. The decisions that he makes will have repercussions that impact his entire family, including his youngest son Michael, a war hero who is initially reluctant to join the “family business”.
A cinematic heavyweight, The Godfather is one of the most iconic films of all times - why not enjoy it alongside an Italian wine tasting in one of our Vintage Screening Sets?
Gladiator (2000)
Are you not entertained…?
Maximus, a powerful Roman general, is forced to become a common gladiator after a coup sees him lose everything. In a dangerous world that forces him to fight for his life, will Maximus live to see the Emperor who betrayed him face justice?
Ridley Scott’s historical epic is the epitome of big-budget, high-stakes blockbuster drama.
Casablanca (1942)
It’s hard to go wrong with Casablanca, a film that succeeds in captivating new generations of audience despite its wartime setting.
World-weary American expat Rick is a nightclub owner in Casablanca during its Vichy France-Nazi occupation. He claims to be an apolitical man, but the chance arrival of his former lover Ilsa and her resistance fighter husband forces Rick to consider his loyalties and confront his unresolved feelings for Ilsa.
Perfect if you’re looking for an iconic movie for the whole family to enjoy.
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid (1969)
Loosely based on fact, Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid is an understated masterpiece. Settle down and lose yourself in the story of two of the most likeable anti-heroes in cinematic history.
In the early 20th century, a bank robbery goes awry for notorious but charming gang leaders Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. They escape to South America, but will they go straight or simply continue their criminal career abroad?
Die Hard (1988)
Whilst we will continue to argue that Die Hard is a Christmas movie, we also think that this Eighties action classic can stand up to a viewing all year round too!
NYPD detective John McClane arrives in Los Angeles to meet his estranged wife at her workplace’s Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza. However, when terrorists seize the building and take the company’s employees hostage, McClane is forced to embark on a death-defying attempt to tackle the intruders single-handedly.
Inception (2010)
Don Cobb is a criminal with the rare ability to enter people’s dreams and steal their secrets. He is offered a chance at redemption when is is given the task of planting an idea in somebody’s mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime - but is it possible?
Christopher Nolan’s science-fiction action movie might leave your head spinning at times, but its mounting tension and increasing stakes make for a gripping and thoroughly entertaining watch.
What We Do In The Shadows (2014)
In this acclaimed mockumentary, vampire housemates Viago, Vladislav, Deacon and Petyr are trying to navigate the complexities of sharing a home in modern-day Wellington, New Zealand. Matters are complicated by the addition of Nick, a hipster-turned-vampire who they must introduce to the perks of undead life.
This quirky cult comedy has recently had a TV series revival - now is the perfect time to discover the original movie!