Movies like When Did You Last See Your Father?

The Descendants features George Clooney as a father trying to reconnect with his daughters after his wife is involved in a boating accident. This movie echoes the themes of familial reconstruction and the often complicated legacy left behind by parents, akin to When Did You Last See Your Father?.

Big Fish is a whimsical journey through a son's attempt to unravel the truth behind his father's larger-than-life stories, leading to emotional revelations. If When Did You Last See Your Father? explored a strained father-son relationship, Big Fish complements this with a different perspective on paternal bonds and reconciliation.

Road to Perdition focuses on a father and his son who are forced to go on the run after the son witnesses a crime, showcasing the lengths a father will go to protect his child. This film combines themes of paternal protection and moral complication, similar to the emotional dynamics in When Did You Last See Your Father?.

A River Runs Through It is the lyrical account of two brothers growing up in Montana under the stern eye of their father, a Presbyterian minister. The movie's beautiful backdrop and the portrayal of strong family ties resonate with the themes in When Did You Last See Your Father?.

Garden State follows a disenchanted actor returning home for his mother's funeral, where he confronts his past, including his relationship with his estranged father. It's a film that balances humor and pathos, akin to the bittersweet reminiscences found in When Did You Last See Your Father?.

The Squid and the Whale is a frank look at the impact of divorce on a Brooklyn family, particularly emphasizing the father-son dynamic during tumultuous times. Fans of When Did You Last See Your Father? will appreciate this raw and insightful exploration of family bonds.

Beginners intertwines the tale of a man, reflecting on the life and last days of his father who came out as gay following his wife's death. Like When Did You Last See Your Father?, it's an intimate portrayal that challenges our perceptions of parent-child relationships and personal history.