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5 Must-See Films On Netflix This Father's Day Weekend
From classic Old Western films to heartfelt animations, there's a flick for everyone to watch with Dad this Father's Day.

Hoping to stay home and catch a flick with Dad this Father's Day weekend? Well, with hundreds of movies to choose from, it could be a daunting task.
Sure, you could choose your typical dad films on Netflix like "The Week Of" or "Like Father," but why not go a different route and pick a flick that dad and the whole family are sure to enjoy?
Luckily, we're here to help you do just that! We've chosen five flicks that will undoubtedly make this Father's Day a more memorable experience for the entire family. The best part? They're all available for instant streaming on Netflix.
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5 Must-See Films On Netflix This Father's Day
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#1 โSnowpiercerโ (2013) โ Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton; directed by Bong Joon-ho
This sci-fi dystopian film is clever, irresistible and visually stunning. Set in post-apocalyptic Ice Age, the film stars an international cast, led by Chris Evans and Jamie Bell, to illustrate Earthโs remaining survivors, rich or poor, all confined to the โSnowpiercer,โ a futuristic train circling the globe for over 17 years. Expect non-stop action as the passengers in the steerage become increasingly dispirited.
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#2 โThe Ballad of Buster Scruggsโ (2018) โ Tim Blake Nelson, Zoe Kazan, James Franco; directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
Coen Brosโ first Netflix original series is an anthology of six varied stories about life in the Old Westโ all with fateful endings. The movie features a self-important troubadour (Tim Blake Nelson); a despicable yet likable bank robber (James Franco); a gallivanting impresario (Liam Neeson); a bearded prospector on a mission (Tom Waits); a frontier bride (Zoe Kazan); and a couple of bounty hunters (Brendan Gleeson and Jonjo OโNeil).
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#3 โCocoโ (2017) โ Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina
The joyous, uplifting and visually thrilling film about the importance of family will put a smile on everyone's face and tears in their eyes. The endearing animated tale follows the story of Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), who aspires to become a famous musician, despite his family's puzzling ancestral ban on music. In his quest for fame and success, he crosses paths with a very adept trickster (Gael Garcia Bernal). Together, they set off on a magical journey through the Land of the Dead in order to get the blessing of Miguelโs great-great grandfather.
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#4 โIndiana Jones and the Last Crusadeโ (1989) โ Harrison Ford, Sean Connery; directed by Steven Spielberg
The final chapter of the classic โIndiana Jonesโ trilogy finds Harrison Fordโs iconic archaeologist dead set on finding the Holy Grail. This heart-pounding adventure will delight the whole family as Indiana partners up with another archaeologist โ his very own dad, Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery).
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#5 "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017) โ Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston, directed by Taika Waititi
This is one super Marvel-ous movie โ even if you haven't seen the first two "Thor" installments. In the film, the Norse God of thunder (Chris Hemsworth) embarks on an intergalactic quest with Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to face off against his super villain sister, Hela (Cate Blanchett), and prevent her from gaining power in the realm of Asgard.
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