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Updated · The A.V. Club · Jun 20
A.V. Club Asks Readers to Pick the Ultimate Dad Movie for Father's Day Weekend
Updated
Updated · The A.V. Club · Jun 20

A.V. Club Asks Readers to Pick the Ultimate Dad Movie for Father's Day Weekend

2 articles · Updated · The A.V. Club · Jun 20

Summary

  • The A.V. Club used its weekly AVQ&A to ask readers and staff what counts as the most "dad movie" ever for Father's Day weekend.
  • Two featured answers point to familiar dad-movie territory: Ford v Ferrari, James Mangold's 2019 Le Mans drama, and 1994 prison classic The Shawshank Redemption.
  • The write-ups frame the category around underdog stories, historical dramas and crime epics, with Ford v Ferrari praised for its true-story car-guy appeal and Shawshank for its basic-cable durability.
  • The outlet also invited readers to post their own picks in the comments and submit future pop-culture prompts by email.

Insights

As cable TV's influence wanes, what now defines the quintessential 'dad movie' in the modern streaming era?
Do international hits like 'Godzilla Minus One' signal a global evolution of the classic American 'dad movie'?