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Dad’s on screen: A memorable Father's Day with TOD

Published: 18 Jun 2023 - 10:48 am | Last Updated: 18 Jun 2023 - 11:32 am
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Doha, Qatar: Sharing a cinematic experience with your children on Father’s Day can be a fun tradition to enjoy quality time while immersing yourselves in a compelling storyline.

From classics to contemporary blockbusters, from comedies to dramas that evoke deep emotions, TOD offers a wide range of films and series that cater to diverse tastes and preferences.

For laughter packed with loads of life lessons, dads can choose to watch Young Sheldon or Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Although hilarious and silly at times, young Sheldon Cooper's relationship with his father highlights the complexities of the parent-child dynamic and highlights the power of unconditional love in overcoming differences. While they may not always see eye to eye, their interactions ultimately foster mutual respect and affection.

Lovers of classic comedy can enjoy Will Smith's relationship with Philip Banks on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" which exemplifies the transformative power of a caring and involved father figure.

Throughout the series, we witnessed Uncle Phil's unwavering support for Will, whether it was offering valuable life lessons, providing discipline when necessary, or simply being a listening ear in times of trouble.

Globetrotter dads will love the nine episodes of ‘Father and Son Travelers’ when Turkish actor Özgür Özgűlgűn takes his son Can on journeys to uncover the treasurers of the Ottoman empire as chronicled by 17th-century explorer Evilya Celebl.

Comic book fans will be glued to the movie ‘Superman & Lois’ when the world’s most famous superhero navigates the pressures and complexities of balancing work and justice while co-parenting his twin sons Jonathon and Jordan.

Whether you wish to sit side by side, discussing the plot twists, analyzing characters, or indulging in the silent company, movie-loving dads have several options to choose from too.

Dads who like their action served up with a heavy dose of humour will be in for a treat with the movie ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ where movie star Nick Cage channels his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan and a CIA agent.

Action hero dads will lap up Guy Richie’s ‘Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre’ when hardman Jason Statham as special agent Orson Fortune and his team of operatives recruit a Hollywood megastar to help with an undercover mission to prevent the sale of a deadly weapons technology which threatens the world order.

Sports-loving dads will be engrossed in the biographical feature ‘King Richard’ that follows the careers of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams after coaching from their father Richard.

Heartstrings will be tugged while watching “Fireheart” a wholesome animated movie on raising an iron-willed daughter in New York City in 1932, who dreams of becoming a “fireman” in an era when women are not allowed to be firefighters.

"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" is another heartwarming movie that explores the deep bond between fathers and sons. At its core, the film highlights the transformative relationship between Fred Rogers, the beloved children's television host, and Lloyd Vogel, a cynical journalist struggling with his own emotional baggage.

John-Paul McKerlie, VP Marketing & Sales at TOD, said: “TOD is a platform for everyone, and we encourage families to come together to enjoy our fantastic and often exclusive entertainment on Father’s Day. Families can watch together anywhere, at anytime, and on their devices of choice making TOD a convenient streaming platform.”

Whether you like streaming series on your computer or through your mobile phone, TOD, MENA’s leading streaming platform provides content for everyone: live sports, the newest Western, Arabic, and Turkish programming, children’s programs and shows from various live channels.