Movies to watch with your dad at home

Most of us will be spending Father's Day (June 21) at home this year, without any decadent outings. Luckily, streaming services have no shortage of family entertainers. Here's a list of movies you can enjoy with your dad at home.

Mayurakhshi

Mayurakshi (2017)

Set in Kolkata, the movie revolves around 84 year-old Shushovan (Soumitra Chatterjee) and his middle-aged son, Aryanil (Prosenjit Chatterjee).  Shushovan suffers from a neurological disorder, while Aryanil struggles to maintain healthy personal relationships. Their unplanned reunion sparks a ray of optimism in the latter's life as he travels to his next destination. This award-winning film, available on Netflix, will definitely make you smile.

Sanju

Sanju (2018)

Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt, Sanju, the popular actor's biopic, addresses his struggles with drug addiction and provides insights into his equation with his father, Sunil Dutt (Paresh Rawal). Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film is the story of a resilient father-son relationship. It is currently streaming on Netflix.

How To Train Your Dragon (2010)

Currently streaming on Netflix, this animated movie is based on a book of the same name by Cressida Cowell.  The protagonist, Hiccup, has a troublesome relationship with his father. As the movies progress, their relationship improves to a great extent. HowToTrainYourDragon brilliantly shows how the lack of communication often results in misunderstandings between people. Young viewers will be able to connect with the characters easily.

Like Father (2018)

This Netflix movie revolves around workaholic Rachel (Kristen Bell) and her father, Harry Hamilton (Kelsey Grammer). After her wedding is called off, Rachel sets off on an emotional journey with her estranged father on her honeymoon cruise. Although regarded to be a comedy film, the story progresses into certain emotional moments, as the duo reflect on their life choices of prioritising career before family. It is a great story about familial bonds and reconnecting with your loved ones.

Like Father