Roku Survey Reveals the Top Movie and Sports Dads of All Time
Who are the coolest celebrity dads of all time? On Father's Day 2026, plenty of dads will be taking time to stream great movies or their favorite sports documentaries. But who are the top celebrity dads ever?
If you use Roku to manage all your streaming needs, or the Roku Channel, there's a chance you'll find something to binge on Father's Day. Recently, Roku surveyed viewers to figure out who the top movie dads are and who the top sports dads are, and the results are... surprising!
Here are the top five movie dads and top five sports dads according to Roku's survey. Did your favorite make the cut?
Top Movie Dads according to Roku's Survey
- Robin Williams as Daniel Hillard (Mrs. Doubtfire): The ultimate symbol of going to extreme lengths just to spend time with his kids.
- Steve Martin George Banks (Father of the Bride): The relatable, over-stressed, budget-conscious patriarch learning to let go.
- Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird): The gold standard of moral integrity, justice, and quiet, powerful mentorship.
- Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone (The Godfather): Proof that for some, "family business" means exactly that. A fiercely protective, if wildly unconventional, patriarch.
- Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills (Taken): The dad with a very particular set of skills who redefined modern, action-hero fatherhood.
Top Athlete Dads according to Roku's survey
- Stephen Curry (Basketball)
- LeBron James (Basketball)
- Ken Griffey Sr (Baseball)
- Lionel Messi (Soccer)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer)
Our Top Father's Day Picks on the Roku Channel
If you're looking for some free streaming options for Father's Day 2026, here are Men's Journal's picks for dads this year.
- Documentary: Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
- Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, the original classic, streams on the Roku Channel.
- The classic show Air Wolf streams all four seasons on the Roku Channel.
- Plus, the World Cup Streams on the Roku Channel all weekend.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 7:31 AM.