Our Top 3 Favorite Movie Dads As society's perceptions of both manhood and fatherhood expand, modern films are increasingly showcasing multidimensional dads. Rather than the classic stoic, all-knowing authority figure, fictional fathers of all kinds are finding their way into the spotlight. This Father's Day, we'll be celebrating some of our favorite movie dads who break the mold and show that fathers can be so much more than just a trope. 1) Dill Penderghast - Easy A (2010)