Happy Father’s Day! (I hope you have a good one). Luckily for you these Top 10 Movie Dads are available all year round. Here’s the final Top 10, in a brands new order - including a new #1 and #2 that haven’t been listed yet. Keep in mind these Dads may not be the most typical (they’re all actually pretty unique) , but they are definitely the most dynamic and interesting to watch on the screen.

Be sure to look after the jump to see who are number 1 and 2 are!

10. The Lebowskis in The Big Lebowski

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The third look at one of my favorite movie dads. (#1 and #2)

Nick Longhetti in A Woman Under the Influence

Peter Falk plays a dad who has a lot on his plate. He loves his wife, even with all of her eccentricities, he works hard and he loves his kids. But when his wife’s eccentric side goes too far and she is sent away it’s just him and the kids. One of the most memorable scenes comes when he takes them to the beach and on the ride home let’s them all sip from his beer until they are drunk. This may make him sound awful, but give the film a watch and you’ll see how endearing the scene actually is.

takepart to learn how you can find a support group when you’re going through hard times (like the Longhettis) and and click click to see a great scene from the movie

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Another Mother’s Day has passed (I hope you had a good one) but luckily for you the Top 10 Movie Moms are available all year round - here’s the final Top 10 - including 2 new ones not yet profiled! Keep in mind these Moms may not be the most typical (they’re all actually pretty unique) , but they are definitely the most dynamic and interesting to watch on the screen.

10. Carol White in Todd Haynes’ Safe

A disturbing and eeery portrait of a California housewife and step-mom that suddenly turns sick from the chemicals in the air is in part an attack of suburban culture and in part a more general metaphor for the AIDS epidemic. But these social critiques aside, Julianne Moore’s turn as Carol White is a fascinating look at a woman who wants more that to run a house. The scene of Carol at a pals baby shower, when a young child is sitting on her lap as she starts to experience an attack will sit with you for some time… As will the last moment of the film. It’s a true testament to the side our mother’s keep to themselves…

And even though Carol may have had other problems, to ensure we all have clean air to breathe!

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The seventh look at one of my favorite movie moms. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are here)

Mabel Longhetti in John Cassavetes’ A Woman Under the Influence

While she won’t win any mother of the year awards, Mabel Longhetti is one of my all time favorite movie characters. Gena Rowlands gives the performance of a life time as a mother at her wits end, a free spirit that can no longer deal with the responsibilities of everyday life. How her family deals with her “outbursts” and unique personality makes for a great movie (as does Peter Falk, who will appear on my favorite movie dads list).

and learn about After School Matters, a program that not only engages kids after school but also gives moms a break (if they need it!) and click click to see a great scene from the movie.

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