Top 10 Movies Every Dad-to-Be Should Watch

Impending fatherhood brings nerves and curiosity. These ten films offer a mix of humor, inspiration and recognition, perfect to watch with a growing belly beside you.

Posted by Lisa · 10 votes · August 3, 2026

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#1

Three Men and a Baby (1987)

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Three bachelor roommates suddenly find a baby on their doorstep. Their clumsy attempts to juggle diapers, bottles and a drug mix-up show that fatherhood requires teamwork and improvisation.

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Three bachelor roommates suddenly find a baby on their doorstep.

#2

Juno (2007)

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This smart teen pregnancy comedy also shows the other side of the crib: prospective adoptive parents. For dads-to-be, a reminder that support, humor and open conversations are worth gold.

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chris_w

A bit overrated compared to #1, but still great. (19)

#3

Father of the Bride (1991)

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Steve Martin's panicky father realizes that letting go is part of parenthood. A heartwarming lesson in trust for when children (one day) leave the nest.

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Brian81

A work of art imo.

#4

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

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Atticus Finch models moral courage for his children. For every future father, a timeless reminder that setting an example is more powerful than a thousand sermons.

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Atticus Finch models moral courage for his children.

#5

What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)

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Five couples experience all the clichés and surprises of pregnancy. Laughing at other bumbling parents normalizes your own insecurities, and that's worth gold in the third trimester.

#6

Big Fish (2003)

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A son unravels the tall tales of his dying father. It shows how stories, true or embellished, color the bond between father and child.

#7

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

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Chris Gardner hits rock bottom but keeps his son afloat. A powerful reminder that perseverance and love are the best legacy.

#8

Field of Dreams (1989)

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'If you build it, he will come.' A magical baseball field reunites a father and son and emphasizes the importance of sharing dreams with your children.

#9

Knocked Up (2007)

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From carefree slacker to future father in one night: Seth Rogen shows that growing up is chaotic, hilarious and ultimately worth it.

#10

Nine Months (1995)

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Hugh Grant struggles with commitment phobia as soon as a positive test appears. His growth into an involved partner illustrates how expectant fathers go through their own transformation too.

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