Films to watch with Dad this Father's Day

Father's Day is a day to spend with Dad and show your appreciation for all he's done over the years. Many families prefer to tailor the day around whatever it is Dad likes to do the most. For instance, if Dad's an avid golfer, a day on the links is ideal. For the Dad whose passion is baseball, a day at the ballpark is a real home run.

But what to do if Dad's true passion is film? How about a day watching some movies tailor-made for Father's Day?

* Father of the Bride: Choose from the original 1950 version starring Spencer Tracy or the 1991 remake of the same name that starred Steve Martin. Both films focus on Dad's struggles with letting his little girl go and the often hilarious side effects of wedding planning and preparing for the big day.

* Mr. Mom: Jack, played by Michael Keaton, loses his job, so his wife (Teri Garr) and he decide Jack should stay home and look after the kids and the household in this 1983 comedy. Jack's often clueless approach to the task at hand makes for many a funny moment.

* Field of Dreams: In one of his many baseball films, Kevin Costner stars as Ray Kinsella, an Iowa farmer who builds a baseball diamond in his fields after hearing voices urging him to do so. Despite protests from concerned friends, Ray trudges on, building the field and eventually reconnecting with his deceased father as a result.

* The Lion King: This animated 1994 classic tells the tale of the strong bond between King Mufasa and his son, Simba, a young cub Mufasa is trying to turn into a good leader.

* About a Boy: A less traditional Father's Day film, this 2002 adaptation of a Nicky Hornby novel stars Hugh Grant as Will, a cynical London slacker who lives life entirely for himself. Things begin to change when Will meets an especially memorable 12-year-old boy and his chronically depressed single mother Fiona.

* The Godfather: If you really want to think outside of the box, look to this 1972 classic based on the Mario Puzo novel. Marlon Brando earned a Best Actor Oscar for his turn as Vito Corleone, the patriarch of an organized crime family who must transfer control of the family business to his reluctant son, Michael (Al Pacino). If it's a movie marathon you prefer, follow the original up with "The Godfather: Part II," a film some fans feel is even better than the first.