10 Movie Dads to Fit Anyone’s Father’s Day Profile
6. The Single And Lonely Dad – Sam Baldwin (Sleepless in Seattle)
6. The Single And Lonely Dad – Sam Baldwin
Left to raise his son alone, “Sleepless in Seattle’s” Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) can’t find any time to start dating again. Recognizing his dad’s dilemma, Jonah Baldwin decides to get his dad to talk his problems out on a nationally broadcasted radio talk show. Despite his hesitation and adamant disapproval to pursue a new relationship, Sam proceeds to appease his son and in turn gains the attention of a lonely listener (Meg Ryan). The difficulties of parenthood are magnified when you don’t have someone to share the load, so for many dating is out of the question. “Sleepless in Seattle” is a romantic comedy that highlights this dynamic and provides a happy ending as well.
5. The Fun and Eccentric Dad – Daniel Hillard (Mrs. Doubtfire)
5. The Fun and Eccentric Dad – Daniel Hillard
When it comes to the dad that loves to see his kids smile, Robin Williams portrays this character perfectly. As an idol to his kids but a nuisance to his wife, Daniel Hillard resorts to posing as an older woman to be a part of his kids’ lives after a nasty divorce. As both Daniel Hillard and Mrs. Doubtfire, he is able to always bring a smile to his children’s faces through over-the-top parties or zany and eccentric behavior.
4. The Sacrificial Dad – John Archibald (John Q)
4. The Sacrificial Dad – John Archibald
Many fathers love their children but Denzel Washington’s character John Archibald puts that love to the test in the film “John Q.” With his son’s health fading and he without the financial means to save his son, John Archibald sacrifices it all for his son. Holding a hospital hostage, John intimidates doctors and hospital staff to save his son’s life even if it is at the cost of his own. Many fathers have had to deal with the health complications of their children, but “John Q” is an example of how far a father’s love will go.
3. The Dad’s Gone Crazy Dad – Jack Torrance (The Shining)
3. The Dad’s Gone Crazy Dad – Jack Torrance
Hopefully no one has ever experienced this “dad gone bad” like Jack Nicholson’s character Jack Torrance did in “The Shining.” Starting out as a calm and collected writer, Jack Torrance takes his family on a vacation to a quiet and secluded hotel. During this time we see Jack slowly slip into insanity as he eventually becomes demented enough to want his family dead. When it comes to work life balance Jack Torrance is a prime example of an imbalance when “all work and no play” definitely makes Jack a crazy man!
