Next Sunday, June 18 Ecuadorians honor parents. the celebration of Father’s Day varies according to the customs of each country, usually coinciding in the month of June, in Ecuador it is the third Sunday of June.

This date originated in the United States in 1910, it is a celebration that honors and thanks the father figure and his daily work. There are several ways to celebrate parents, but if you prefer a low-key plan at home, there is the opportunity to marathon some movies with dad.

movies to watch with dad

Indiana Jones

If daddy is an adventurer, Indiana Jones it’s for him. An eighties classic that has three sequels and one more coming soon. The film follows the stories of an archeology professor who goes in search of valuable historical relics such as the Ark of the Covenant, where the Tables of the Law that God gave to Moses are kept.

Available on Amazon Prime Video.

hunting with daddy

A famous deer hunter invites his son on a hunting trip for his program hunting with daddy, to strengthen their bond, but discover that relationships cannot be forced. The father hopes that his son will participate in the successful family business, a barbecue restaurant in his hometown.

from such a father

After being dumped at the altar, a tireless young executive (Kristen Bell) ends up honeymooning on a Caribbean cruise with the last person she could have imagined: her absent father (Kelsey Grammer), who is as addicted to work as she.

The lionking

This Disney movie focuses on Simba, a little lion who is framed by the evil Scar for his father’s death and is forced to go into exile for his pride for a while. During his exile, he will meet good friends who will encourage him to get back what is rightfully his, the throne.

Looking for happiness

Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a brilliant and talented salesman, but his job leaves him unable to meet his most basic needs. So much so that they end up kicking him out of their San Francisco apartment along with his five-year-old son (Jaden Smith), with both of them having nowhere to go.