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    A Gift Wrapped Christmas 2015 POSTER

    A Gift Wrapped Christmas

    2015

    English

    7

    68%

    68%

    christmas

    Comedy

    Drama

    Family

    holiday

    Romance

    single father

    woman director

    workaholic

    Personal shopper Gwen's newest client, Charlie, is a high-rolling, workaholic, single father. When Gwen meets his 8-year-old son, Owen, during a package drop, she is saddened to see just how little time Charlie spends with him. Determined to get Charlie to appreciate his family, Gwen makes it her Christmas mission to get him into the festive spirit.
    Life-Size 2000 POSTER

    Life-Size

    2000

    English

    8

    american football

    Comedy

    death of mother

    doll

    Family

    Fantasy

    nostalgic

    single father

    sorcery

    Sport

    Sad and lonely after the death of her mother, Casey would do anything to see her again. But when a series of mystic mishaps mistakenly brings her fashion doll “Eve” to life instead, it changes Casey’s world forever!
    The Day After I'm Gone 2019 POSTER

    The Day After I'm Gone

    2019

    Hebrew

    6.5

    4

    75%

    Action

    Drama

    grieving widower

    palestine

    single father

    suicide attempt

    tel aviv, israel

    veterinary

    Nimrod Eldar Nimrod Eldar Director Eran Naim Eran Naim as Policeman Maayan Eliasi Maayan Eliasi as Police woman Ziv Peleg Ziv Peleg as Ranger Menashe Noy Menashe Noy as Yoram
    Yoram, a 50-year-old veterinarian living in Tel-Aviv, is forced to re-examine his relationship with his adolescent daughter Roni, after she wishes to end her life. He decides to take her on a journey to visit her mother’s family, a process of self and mutual discovery in a primordial desert land enveloping the Dead Sea.
    A Cool, Dry Place 1998 POSTER

    A Cool, Dry Place

    1998

    English

    6.2

    8

    54%

    59%

    Action

    baskeball

    basketball

    Drama

    kansas, usa

    love triangle

    single father

    John N. Smith John N. Smith Director Nicholas Campbell Nicholas Campbell as Frankie Gooland Chris Bauer Chris Bauer as Larry Ives Devon Sawa Devon Sawa as Noah Ward Doug Wert Doug Wert as Tom Johnson
    Russell, a single father, balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and the job opportunity of a lifetime.
    Back to You and Me 2005 POSTER

    Back to You and Me

    2005

    English

    6.5

    5

    74%

    74%

    Action

    doctor

    Drama

    ex-lover

    high school reunion

    hometown

    Romance

    second chance

    single father

    David S. Cass Sr. David S. Cass Sr. Director Romy Rosemont Romy Rosemont as Cheryl Jill Jaress Jill Jaress as Gretchen Dale Midkiff Dale Midkiff as Gus Martin Larry Manetti Larry Manetti as Nelson
    After befriending a patient and then losing her to cancer, Dr. Sydney Ludwick decides to take some much needed time off to attend the 20th anniversary of her high school reunion and confront some deep seated resentments from the past.
    An Extremely Goofy Movie 2000 POSTER

    An Extremely Goofy Movie

    2000

    English

    6.4

    32

    63%

    49%

    Action

    Animation

    cartoon

    college

    Comedy

    Family

    parent child relationship

    single father

    skateboarding

    Sport

    sports

    Tony Leondis Tony Leondis Director Bill Farmer Bill Farmer as Goofy Jason Marsden Jason Marsden as Max Goof Jim Cummings Jim Cummings as Pete Bebe Neuwirth Bebe Neuwirth as Sylvia Marpole: the Head College Librarian
    It's all extreme sports and a life of freedom as Max sets off for college -- but Goofy misses Max so much he loses his job and goes to finish college alongside Max and his friends. But as Goofy tries to get closer to Max, both must go to the extreme to learn how to live their own lives together.
    Christmas Ever After 2020 POSTER

    Christmas Ever After

    2020

    English

    6.1

    4

    Action

    author

    bed and breakfast (b&b)

    disability

    Drama

    Romance

    single father

    widower

    writer's block

    Pat Kiely Pat Kiely Director Bill Marchant Bill Marchant as Bob Ali Stroker Ali Stroker as Izzi Simmons Daniel di Tomasso Daniel di Tomasso as Matt Kim Nelson Kim Nelson as Mila
    Popular romance novelist Izzi Simmons spends every Christmas at her favorite snowy bed & breakfast, but this year, she's faced with an impending deadline and a severe case of writer's block. Luckily, inspiration strikes in the unlikely form of the B&B's new owner Matt, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the handsome hero from Izzi's novels. As both partake in the lodge's annual itinerary of Christmas activities, Izzi's writer's block is cured and the first pages of her and Matt's own love story may just be beginning.
    Our Man in Havana 1959 POSTER

    Our Man in Havana

    1959

    English

    7.2

    7

    Action

    based on novel or book

    british secret service

    Comedy

    Crime

    cuba

    Drama

    salesperson

    single father

    spy

    Thriller

    Carol Reed Carol Reed Director Maureen O'Hara Maureen O'Hara as Beatrice Severn Ernie Kovacs Ernie Kovacs as Capt. Segura John Le Mesurier John Le Mesurier as Louis - Waiter Aileen Lewis Aileen Lewis as Nightclub Patron
    Jim Wormold is an expatriate Englishman living in pre-revolutionary Havana with his teenage daughter Milly. He owns a vacuum cleaner shop but isn’t very successful so he accepts an offer from Hawthorne of the British Secret Service to recruit a network of agents in Cuba.
    A Hole in the Head 1959 POSTER

    A Hole in the Head

    1959

    English

    6.2

    5

    75%

    47%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    father son relationship

    greyhound racing

    miami

    miami, florida

    single father

    widower

    Frank Capra Frank Capra Director Eleanor Parker Eleanor Parker as Eloise Rogers Keenan Wynn Keenan Wynn as Jerry Marks Edward G. Robinson Edward G. Robinson as Mario Manetta Carolyn Jones Carolyn Jones as Shirl
    An impractical widower tries to hang onto his Miami hotel and his 12-year-old son.
    Staying Vertical 2016 POSTER

    Staying Vertical

    2016

    French

    5.9

    2

    75%

    39%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    filmmaker

    lgbt

    single father

    Alain Guiraudie Alain Guiraudie Director Laure Calamy Laure Calamy as Docteur Mirande Raphaël Thiéry Raphaël Thiéry as Jean-Louis Christian Bouillette Christian Bouillette as Marcel Eden Grace Eden Grace as Une passante
    Screenwriter Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later she gives birth to their child. Suffering from post-natal depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for.
    The Lost Prince 2020 POSTER

    The Lost Prince

    2020

    French

    5.4

    11

    29%

    Action

    Adventure

    Comedy

    fairy tale

    Family

    Fantasy

    parenting

    reality vs fantasy

    single father

    taunting

    zealous

    Michel Hazanavicius Michel Hazanavicius Director Philippe Uchan Philippe Uchan as Bernard le régisseur Bérénice Bejo Bérénice Bejo as La voisine / La femme à la porte Omar Sy Omar Sy as Le père / Le prince François Damiens François Damiens as Pritprout
    Djibi lives alone with Sofia, his 8-year-old daughter. Every night, he invents a story to put him to sleep. When Sofia falls asleep, these extraordinary stories come to life somewhere in an imaginary world inhabited by knights, pirates and other dragons. In this world that belongs only to them, Sofia is always the princess to save, and the brave Prince is none other than Djibi himself. But 3 years later, the entry of Sofia to the college will mark the end of her childhood. To the despair of her father, she no longer needs her stories at night. On the one hand, Djibi will have to accept that his daughter will grow up and move away from him. On the other hand, in the World of Stories, the Prince will have to face the most epic of all his adventures. Find your destiny in a world where it no longer has a place.
    Love on Fire 2022 POSTER

    Love on Fire

    2022

    English

    5.9

    3

    Action

    barbecue (bbq)

    challenge

    Comedy

    cooking

    fundraising

    next door neighbor

    Romance

    single father

    Christie Will Christie Will Director Beverley Elliott Beverley Elliott as Betty Anne Christopher Russell Christopher Russell as 'Big' Mo Wagner Garry Chalk Garry Chalk as Don Hamilton Tegan Moss Tegan Moss as Gianna Summers
    Gia Summers is ready to start again with a promising new job, a new lakeside neighborhood, and a brand new home! After moving in, Gia soon forms an unexpected friendship with her next door neighbor, firefighter and single dad Jim Dunlap, whose love for barbecuing is equalled only by Gia's passion for cooking.
    Deliver by Christmas 2020 POSTER

    Deliver by Christmas

    2020

    English

    6.6

    2

    Action

    bakery

    christmas

    Comedy

    Romance

    single father

    widower

    Terry Ingram Terry Ingram Director Dalias Blake Dalias Blake as Harold Eion Bailey Eion Bailey as Josh Frances Flanagan Frances Flanagan as Mary Alvina August Alvina August as Molly
    Bakery owner Molly meets Josh, a widower who recently moved to town with his young son, but she is also charmed by a mysterious client whom she’s never met in person and she doesn’t realize that they’re the same man.
    Washington Square 1997 POSTER

    Washington Square

    1997

    English

    6.6

    9

    81%

    69%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    heiress

    marriage for money

    new york city

    older woman younger man relationship

    Romance

    single father

    Agnieszka Holland Agnieszka Holland Director Robert Stanton Robert Stanton as Arthur Townsend Maggie Smith Maggie Smith as Aunt Lavinia Penniman Jennifer Jason Leigh Jennifer Jason Leigh as Catherine Sloper Jennifer Garner Jennifer Garner as Marian Almond
    In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.
    Dad's Home 2010 POSTER

    Dad's Home

    2010

    English

    5.8

    Action

    Drama

    single father

    stay-at-home dad

    widower

    Bradford May Bradford May Director Jay Huguley Jay Huguley as Brian Westman Stephanie Erb Stephanie Erb as Dr. Karen Bernard Mary-Margaret Humes Mary-Margaret Humes as Mrs. Dougherty Patti Yasutake Patti Yasutake as Mrs. Hong
    When a widower loses his job, he must become a full-time housekeeper and stay-at-home dad. He gains a new perspective as he gets to know his two kids better and struggles with the household chores, but faces losing it all when he gets a job offer in another city.
    Tonbi 2022 POSTER

    Tonbi

    2022

    Japanese

    6.4

    3

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    family

    Family

    father son relationship

    grieving

    shōwa era (1926-89)

    single father

    Takahisa Zeze Takahisa Zeze Director Ken Yasuda Ken Yasuda as Mitsumo Hiroko Yakushimaru Hiroko Yakushimaru as Taeko Hiroshi Abe Hiroshi Abe as Yasuo Ichikawa Yûko Ôshima Yûko Ôshima as Yukie
    Yasuo (Hiroshi Abe) grew up as an orphan. He married a woman he loved and they had a son Akira (later played by Takumi Kitamura). Yasuo's life seemed great at the time, but his life totally changed after his wife died in accident. Since that time, Yasuo, who never experienced parents' love himself, has to raise his son Akira alone.
    Vinnare och förlorare 2005 POSTER

    Vinnare och förlorare

    2005

    Swedish

    4.3

    1

    Comedy

    father daughter relationship

    horse race

    Romance

    single father

    Kjell Sundvall Kjell Sundvall Director Peter Viitanen Peter Viitanen as Hundvakten Sven Melander Sven Melander as Self Magnus Härenstam Magnus Härenstam as Self Göran Holm Göran Holm as Solvalla publik
    Fredrik, the single father of Magda, is too occupied with his race horse Kisa to see that his daughter has problems in school. But one day Magda brings home a new friend, Helena, caller at the local bingo hall. Fredrik is soon smitten by the frank and outspoken 29-year-old. Helena and a self-confident Magda help Fredrik to see why his horse never wins the races.
    Christmas on Mistletoe Farm 2022 POSTER

    Christmas on Mistletoe Farm

    2022

    English

    4.5

    2

    38%

    38%

    Action

    christmas

    Comedy

    Family

    farm

    single father

    Debbie Isitt Debbie Isitt Director Chris Wilson Chris Wilson as Chauffeur Ms Fletcher Zoe Telford Zoe Telford as Miss Carson Celia Imrie Celia Imrie as Miss Womble Ashley Jensen Ashley Jensen as Ms Fletcher
    After inheriting a farm at Christmas time, a widowed father makes a bumpy adjustment to village life — while his kids hatch a plan to stay there forever.
    Midway to Heaven 2011 POSTER

    Midway to Heaven

    2011

    English

    6.1

    1

    54%

    54%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    Family

    mormon

    parent child relationship

    Romance

    single father

    utah

    widower

    Michael Flynn Michael Flynn Director Adam Legas Adam Legas as Carol's Cousin Frank Gerrish Frank Gerrish as Chef Loran Bingham Loran Bingham as Shopper Bronwyn Hadlock Bronwyn Hadlock as Waitress
    Years after his wife Kate died, Ned Stevens still cringes at the thought of dating other women. After all, why would he start dating again when he still has to look out for his daughter Liz? But when Liz comes home for a visit from college, she brings a surprise guest who will throw Ned for a loop. Can Ned ever accept that his little girl has fallen in love with David, a practically perfect know-it-all who drives Ned crazy?
    The Last Woman 1976 POSTER

    The Last Woman

    1976

    French

    6.4

    3

    60%

    69%

    Action

    Drama

    relation

    single father

    Marco Ferreri Marco Ferreri Director Gérard Depardieu Gérard Depardieu as Gerard Vittorio Fanfoni Vittorio Fanfoni as Il flic coi cani Michel Piccoli Michel Piccoli as Michel Ornella Muti Ornella Muti as Valerie
    Psychological drama of the compelling relationship between a young French engineer and the girl he takes into his home after his wife has left him with their baby son.
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