Every third Sunday of June, we take time to honor our fathers and the love, care, and sacrifices they’ve made for their children. To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up five Filipino films that not only celebrate different kinds of dads, but also capture the many complexities of fatherhood through a Filipino lens.

Here are five Pinoy films about dads and fatherhood that just might make you appreciate your dad a little bit more:

1. Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko

This 1999 action-comedy stars two Philipine showbiz icons as father and daughter – the late Fernando Poe Jr. and Judy Ann Santos. FPJ plays Badong, a single dad devoted to raising his only daughter, Joey. The two are very close, but when Badong falls for a new woman, making Joey fear she’s losing her dad. The rapport between the two stars is both charming and sincere, making this a memorable story about single parenthood and growing pains—with a little old-school FPJ action thrown in.
Streaming on YouTube.

2. Instant Daddy

Based on the Mexican hit Instructions Not Included, this heartwarming drama follows Val, a taxi driver whose life turns upside down when an ex suddenly leaves their baby in his cab. Val raises his daughter Mira on his own, but years later, the mother reappears—making things awfully complicated. While the movie has its share of tragic twists, it remains a heartfelt tribute to fatherhood and what it truly means: showing up for the people you love, no matter what.
Streaming on Netflix.

3. Daddy O, Baby O!

Starring comedy legend Dolphy, this heartwarming film shows that fatherhood isn’t just about blood. Dolphy plays Mario, a lifelong bachelor whose world is turned upside down when he honors a friend’s dying wish to care for his daughter, Anna (Serena Dalrymple). The mischievous Anna keeps Mario on his toes, but over time, the two learn to navigate their differences and become a family in the process
Streaming on YouTube.

4. Miracle in Cell No. 7

Aga Muhlach stars as Lito, a mentally challenged father wrongly accused of a horrific crime. Torn away from his daughter and imprisoned, Lito finds unexpected friendship in his cellmates. When they learn how deeply he misses his daughter, they hatch a plan to reunite them. This tearjerker, a remake of the beloved Korean film, is a moving tale of innocence, injustice, and a father’s unwavering love.

5. Seven Sundays

When a widowed father is diagnosed with cancer, his four estranged children come home to spend time with him while dealing with their own individual problems. The family decides to spend every Sunday together as a way to reconcile and work through their issues. Seven Sundays shines a light on the different ways a father shapes his children’s lives as well as a loving tribute to dads, flaws and all.
Streaming on Netflix, YouTube, and iWantTFC.

Whether you’re watching these films with your dad for a cozy movie night or simply looking for stories that celebrate fatherhood, we hope that these five films will make you appreciate the father figures in your life more than you already do. Happy Father’s Day!