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10 Best Movies Like Dad

If you loved Dad, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Dad

Dad

2019‱★ 10.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dad for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Deborah visits her teenage sister, Deanna, at their family cottage in anticipation of their father's arrival late at night. While making up for lost time together, Deborah and Dean...

#2
The Way to the Heart

The Way to the Heart

2024‱★ 9.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dad for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ava, an award-winning chef at a big-city restaurant, has lost her spark. Her boss sends her out to find herself to save her menu and her job. She returns home and finds little to i...

#3
Johan Falk: The Outlaws

Johan Falk: The Outlaws

2009‱★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dad for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Johan is a two-fisted Gothenburg cop who finds himself in a shoot-out with jewel robbers. After the smoke has cleared, one robber, shot by his accomplice, and an innocent bystander...

#4
Six: Inside

Six: Inside

2009‱★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dad for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animati...

#5
People

People

2006‱★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dad for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

PEOPLE is a new collaboration of riders and filmers from Mack Dawg Productions. Directed by Pierre Minhondo and Justin Eeles. This newly formed collective combines the talents, at...

#6
La crĂšme des Bleu Poudre

La crĂšme des Bleu Poudre

2005‱★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dad for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

REDISCOVER the best moments of: Bob Binette, Jacques Chevalier Longueuil, Raymond Beaudoin, Ginet Robidoux, Dave Ash, Ludger, Corporal St-Gelais, Chose, Yasser Arafat (Québec versi...