10 MOVIES TO WATCH THIS FATHER’S DAY
Celebrate this special day with some of the greatest films about fatherhood, movies that show how tough it is to get it right
LET’S FACE IT, when it comes to Father’s Day, most dads would tell you that less is more. Not that they resent celebration, it’s just that, a simple meal, a fishing trip, or moments spent on the couch with the kids watching a movie can be as great a gift as any. More often than not, our fathers are more appreciative of the simple joy and pleasures of life, so should we. No two dads are the same, yet we love them all. From ruthless Sith Lord turned galactic savior to genetically engineered superhero who happens to be retired, Hollywood has done its part in giving us all types of dads.
This Father’s Day, we at August Man Malaysia has put together a list of movies that features some of the best dads of the silver screen for you to watch with your own.
The Pursuit of Happyness tells the true story of a struggling single father Chris Gardner (Will Smith), who tries his best to provide for his child despite working an unpaid internship and being evicted from his apartment. Attempting to build a better life and future, Gardner is determined to face the obstacles that life throws at him in his pursuit of true happiness. Starring real life father and son duo Will and Jaden Smith, the pair excels with great chemistry, delivering unforgettable performances that’s destined to be remembered. In one heart stirring scene, Chris makes a game out of having to sleep in a train station bathroom because they’re homeless. The Pursuit of Happyness is a film that makes you appreciate the hardships of fatherhood. Heartwarming, delightful and profound, The Pursuit of Happyness shines in that it never shies away from the difficulties and trials in life while delivering a great story about the limitless love of a father.