Father’s Day is right around the corner, and films are one of the best ways to acknowledge their dedication in our lives. A survey recently conducted about which film characters have been labelled the ‘best dad’ on screen shows some of the most diverse characters that have resonated with people globally. Here is a look at some of the highest-rated dads on the big screen.
Highest-rated dads on screen
According to a recent survey conducted by Roku, fans had quite a few opinions on the most diverse on-screen characters, ranging from a mobster and a former agent to a broke man who loves his children. Here is a look at the top 5 fathers on screen being called the ‘best dads’:
- Daniel Hillard, played by Robin Williams in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’
- George Banks, played by Steve Martin in ‘Father of the Bride’
- Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
- Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brando in ‘The Godfather’
- Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson in ‘Taken’
These characters have continued to stand out from the crowd over the years and have proven to be the green-flag dads.Daniel Hillard’s role remains one of the most loved of all time, performed by the late actor Robin Williams. The film revolves around a divorcing couple, with the father losing the right to see his children without supervision. In order to continue seeing them, he transforms into an old woman and becomes their nanny. His dedication and love for his children have rightfully put him at the top of the list.
Robin Williams in Mrs Doubtfire
Meanwhile, George Banks in ‘Father of the Bride’ is another quirky yet lovable figure that has made it to the top 5. His struggles with letting his daughter go as she marries are somewhat relatable and everything a father may experience, which is what makes it such a highly rated character as per the survey.Gregory Peck’s Atticus in ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ is another highly rated father on screen, best known for his integrity and compassion. Not only that, but his sense of justice and standing up for what he believes in is also something that many people have admired.
Gregory Peck in To Kill A Mockingbird
Vito Corleone, from one of the biggest films in the past few decades, is another example of how your profession is in no way related to how great of a father you are. Although he is a mobster, his family and sons come first, no matter what. His love for his family and for carrying on that legacy, along with Marlon Brando’s performance, continues to be praisedLastly, Liam Neeson’s Bryan Mills proves that a father will do anything for his children, regardless of the cost. When his daughter is kidnapped, he sets out on a mission to move heaven and earth to find her.
