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12 Fathers Day Movies About Dads Saving Daughters
Happy Father's Day! In honor of dads, here are 12 movies about dads rescuing daughters in distress. Dads saving daughters is maybe the most enduring trope in action movies, and it's easy to see why: There's no more primal motivation than protecting your children. But these movies are also fascinating for the way they get into generational differences, societal criticism, and middle-aged men's anxieties about a changing world that may seem to be leaving them behind. They're all wish-fulfillment fantasies, on some level. Here are 12 action movies about dads saving daughters. There's a lot going on in Lone Wolf McQuade, in which Chuck Norris plays an ex-military Texas Ranger who now lives in isolation with a wolf. But he soon runs up against a criminal gang led by the evil Wilkes (David Carradine). There's lots of conflict beforehand, but things really pick up when Wilkes kidnaps McQuade's daughter Sally (Dana Kimmell) and takes her to Mexico. This leads to a martial arts fight between McQuaid and Wilkes that was kind of a huge deal in 1983 — Chuck Norris versus the star of Kung Fu??? Wilkes almost wins, while wearing a very preppie sweater, no less. But then he very stupidly strikes Sally, inadvertently unleashing McQuade's dads-saving-daughters powers. Kind of an amped-up, more streamlined, much funnier Lone Wolf McQuade, Commando was another of the first films to realize that a simple retired military dad with a tough abducted daughter make for a perfect setup for a manly-man action movie. Arnold Schwarzenegger rattles off a series of deadly one-liners as John Matrix, the best-named movie hero ever. Young Alyssa Milano is terrific as Jenny Matrix, and Rae Dawn Chong is also great as one of the all-time great can-do-anything action movie sidekicks. At just 90 minutes, Commando is one of the best-plotted, fastest-moving films in the daughters in distress genre. So why not do it again? Schwarzenegger teamed up with Jamie Lee Curtis for this James Cameron epic that is mostly about the deception-filled marriage of Harry and Helen Trasker (Schwarzenegger and Curtis), but culminates, of course, in the abduction of their daughter, Dana (Eliza Dushku.) It has one of the most spectacular final face-offs in the history of dads-saving-daughters movies, involving Dana, a skyscraper, a jet and a helicopter. Speaking of planes: Air Force One stars Harrison Ford as regular-guy president James Marshall, president whose plane is hijacked by terrorists, led by Ivan Korshunov (Gary Oldman). That's bad enough, but then Ivan holds a gun to the First Daughter's head, triggering those dad saving daughters powers we told you about earlier, and fights back, uttering the most famous line in the film, "Get of my plane." We wish the special effects were a little better at the end of the plane, but we're mostly just on board for President Ford. The fourth Die Hard film raises the stakes from the previous three by having the estranged daughter of John McClane (Bruce Willis) get abducted by cyberterrorists. She's Lucy Gennero-McClane (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and if you've seen a Die Hard movie you know that a woman not embracing McClane's surname as her own is shorthand for him feeling inadequate as a man. But things work out OK. The next Die Hard movie paired up John McClane with his son, but that's another gallery for another day. To die hard. The gold standard of dads saving daughters movies, Taken stars Liam Neeson as Brian Mills, a dad who has to rely on his "very particular set of skills" to save his daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) from being auctioned off by absolutely horrible people to other absolutely horrible people. Taken, more than any other film on this list, plays out like a very effective divorced dad fantasy: When his ex-wife Lenore (Famke Janssen) marries someone who is ostensibly a better provider, Brian proves his worth by doing what the new husband can't. Mills is always civil to Lenore's new husband Stuart (Xander Berkeley), but by Taken 2, the marriage is collapsing — and we can only assume the new husband turned into a jerk because he couldn't handle the assault on his manhood of being totally shown up by his wife's ex. The best thing about Taken is how well it establishes the emotional dynamic between the family before plunging into some thrilling action sequences, played out over a tight 90 minutes. Bryan is the best of all dads saving daughters, so good he inspired two sequels. Taken 2 ups the ante: This time mom and dad get taken, and Kim has to help them, using some incredibly cool techniques involving triangulation and grenades. But, this being a dads saving daughters movie, Kim eventually needs rescuing, courtesy of her pop. Still, this might be our favorite Taken movie because of the cool twists on the dads saving daughters genre and the inventiveness of the script and action scenes. There's not as much taking in this Taken, but it nonetheless fulfills some angry divorced dad fantasies: mom's new husband Stuart (played in this one by Dougray Scott, replacing Xander Berkeley) turns out to be an absolutely horrible person, and only Brian Mills can stop him. This one breaks new ground in the dads saving daughters genre, because Brian has to save not only Kim but her unborn baby. One thing we love about this film is that it spawned the one-liner, Taken 3 makes Taken 2 look like Taken. When his daughter (Ilah Davis) disappears into the adult film industry, Ohio prude Jake VanDorn (George C. Scott) must infiltrate the unseemly business and even impersonate a sleaze himself in order to find out what extremely upsetting stuff his daughter has gotten into. He works alongside industry insider Niki (Season Hubley, great) and becomes something of a father figure to her, too. Written and directed by the great Paul Schrader, the film is a fascinating look at how the industry worked around the time of its release, even though Jake's transformation isn't totally convincing. He also gets in a fight with a much younger, more street-savvy young man at the end, and that doesn't totally make sense, but this is still an oft-imitated touchstone in the dads saving daughters in distress genre. It also benefitted from one of the most ruthless ad campaigns in movie history: An ad that just shared Jake's exclamation upon seeing his daughter on-screen: "Oh my God, that's my daughter." Another classic dads saving daughters in distress setup: Macho L.A. helicopter pilot Ray Gaines (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) is estranged from his wife Emma (Carla Gugino) because he's too cool, or something. But then an earthquake traps their daughter Blake (Alexandra Daddario) with mom's new boyfriend, Daniel. Because this is a dads saving daughters movie, mom's new boyfriend is of course not up to the task of protecting Blake, because that's dad's job. Would you believe that by the end of the movie, Ray and Emma are reconsidering their future? You might expect Stillwater to be a lot like Taken: Matt Damon, Jason Bourne himself, lets loose in France trying to save his wrongfully convicted daughter? Sign us up. But it turns out to be something more complex, and interesting than the typical dads saving daughters routine. Damon's Oklahoma roughneck Bill Baker starts out deeply suspicious of the French, and assumes his daughter (Abigail Breslin) has been railroaded into a cell. But he has to solve the problem with his brains and empathy, not brawn. Some dad-on-the-warpath movies are really just excuses for a middle-aged "regular guy" to fight a world that's gotten too permissive for his tastes. But Stillwater isn't. This is another of those (sighs, rolls eyes) thoughtful movies that asks dads to consider the ethical and moral ramifications (barf) of rushing to judgment instead of just beating people up. Hugh Jackman plays Keller Dover, a man who goes on the warpath when his daughter is kidnapped. (Terrence Howard plays another dad who goes down the path reluctantly.) When their daughters are kidnapped, they kidnap a suspect — played by Paul Dano — and go medieval on him. As you've probably intuited, Prisoners is filled with twists. Mel Gibson plays John Link, an ex-con and recovering alcoholic who is now a tattoo artist. When his estranged daughter Lydia (future The Boys star Erin Moriarty) gets in trouble with her ex-boyfriend's criminal gang, John learns that she's become addicted to drugs and tries to help her recover. Lydia ends up abducted, and her dad is able to save the missing link — which is also the name of his business: Missing Link tattoo. But father and daughter are also able to recover the missing link in their relationship. It works on so many levels. Something we like about this movie is the dad using his wisdom to help his daughter in her recovery from addiction. Sometimes loving and supportive dads are even more helpful than dads saving daughters by beating people up. We're betting you might also like this list of the 15 Most Beautiful Movie Cars. Main image: Commando. Warner Bros. 20th Century Fox. Related Headlines 12 Sleazy '70s Movies That Don't Care About Your Respect Ari Aster and John Waters on the Art of Not Compromising 12 Shameful Movies That Glamorize the Devil
Elle
12-06-2025
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- Elle
6 Crochet Dresses And Exactly What To Wear Them With This Summer
The crochet dress is having a big revival this summer. From Supriya Lele's crochet-filled Mango collaboration, to Magda Butrym's crochet covered New York pop-up, crochet has become the the fabrication of the season, and summer dresses always reign supreme. And while the technique has a long and storied history traversing continents, centuries and social movements, we're mainly concerned with how we wear the semi-naked fabric in the here and now. Feel free to accuse us of being shallow, but we think you might feel the same. Starting at the foundation, an outfit featuring crochet likely means an outfit featuring a level of nudity. Thankfully, underwear, solutionwear and bikinis mean you can decide exactly how naked you want to be, according to your personal preference and setting. If you're looking to lean a little more incognito, Skims, Commando and Spanx offer skin-hued basics that allow you to stay under the radar, while brands like Fruity Booty will help you pack a colourful or patterned punch with your underwear or swimwear. As for the dress itself, designers such as Diotima and Kettel Atelier highlight the true craftsmanship of crochet work thanks to their intricate midi dresses. Likewise, Dôen and Rixo give a portal to the Seventies with their Birkin-esque mini dresses. Whether for the beach or the bar, Mango has a crochet option for both. Now, for shoes. Heels and flats work equally well with crochet, but anything with texture should be prioritised. Whether you double up on crocheting, contrast with PVC or complement with woven rope, the more tactile, the better. Looks like we have the naked dress of summer 2025, now wear it with aplomb. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Dakota Johnson Wears a Completely transparent Skirt Set for a Late-Night Appearance in NYC
Dakota Johnson turned heads in New York City yesterday, wearing a transparent two-piece look while en route to Late Night with Seth Meyers. The actress was photographed leaving the Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca in a black tulle top and matching midi skirt by Albanian designer Nensi Dojaka, layered over a brown strapless bodysuit. She styled the look with pointed black slingback pumps, gold hoop earrings, and black angular sunglasses. Her Gucci Jackie 1961 shoulder bag in brown complemented the neutral tones of the ensemble. The outfit, styled by Kate Young, was one of several transparent looks Johnson has worn this week while promoting her upcoming film Materialists, directed by Past Lives filmmaker Celine Song. On May 30, the actress was spotted wearing a transparent black bodysuit by Commando, paired with a suede Khaite jacket and gold-framed oval sunglasses. This is just the latest in Johnson's standout press tour style streak. At Cannes last month, she wore a series of outstanding looks, including a semi-sheer Saint Laurent slip dress and a bubble-gum-pink fringe Gucci gown. She also made headlines earlier this week for wearing a plunging blazer minidress during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon—which she jokingly covered up with tissues mid-interview. The Madame Web star's appearance came just one day after reports surfaced that she and longtime partner Chris Martin had ended their relationship. The breakup news followed a public shout-out from Martin, who told a Coldplay concert crowd on June 1, 'Don't forget to go see Materialists,' in a fan's clip shared on social media. The film, which stars Johnson alongside Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, is set to be released June 13. Neither Johnson nor Martin has commented publicly on the split, though sources told People that it 'feels final this time.' You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Elle
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Dakota Johnson Wears a Completely Sheer Skirt Set for a Late-Night Appearance in NYC
Dakota Johnson turned heads in New York City yesterday, wearing a sheer two-piece look while en route to Late Night with Seth Meyers. The actress was photographed leaving the Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca in a black tulle top and matching midi skirt by Albanian designer Nensi Dojaka, layered over a brown strapless bodysuit. She styled the look with pointed black slingback pumps, gold hoop earrings, and black angular sunglasses. Her Gucci Jackie 1961 shoulder bag in brown complemented the neutral tones of the ensemble. The outfit, styled by Kate Young, was one of several sheer looks Johnson has worn this week while promoting her upcoming film Materialists, directed by Past Lives filmmaker Celine Song. On May 30, the actress was spotted wearing a sheer black bodysuit by Commando, paired with a suede Khaite jacket and gold-framed oval sunglasses. This is just the latest in Johnson's standout press tour style streak. At Cannes last month, she wore a series of outstanding looks, including a semi-sheer Saint Laurent slip dress and a bubble-gum-pink fringe Gucci gown. She also made headlines earlier this week for wearing a plunging blazer minidress during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon—which she jokingly covered up with tissues mid-interview. The Madame Web star's appearance came just one day after reports surfaced that she and longtime partner Chris Martin had ended their relationship. The breakup news followed a public shout-out from Martin, who told a Coldplay concert crowd on June 1, 'Don't forget to go see Materialists,' in a fan's clip shared on social media. The film, which stars Johnson alongside Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, is set to be released June 13. Neither Johnson nor Martin has commented publicly on the split, though sources told People that it 'feels final this time.'
Leader Live
04-06-2025
- Health
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Clwydian Range hike carrying fridge freezer for Hope House
To honour a family bet made last year with Vicky, on Sunday May 31, Matt set off on a 70-mile hike across the Clwydian Range with a 90lb fridge freezer strapped to his back. Speaking of the incredible trek, ex-Marine Matt said: "I had to go deeper than ever before and take myself back to Commando training 23 years ago. "My whole body was screaming, and I hit breaking point early on after a fuelling error. Support for Matt Jones during his children's hospice fundraiser. "In the toughest moments, it was Vicky's voice through our four children that was telling me: 'You've got this, be you'." Vicky had been a passionate supporter of Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices, which has bases in Oswestry and Conwy, so Matt decided to start a tribute fund for the hospices in her memory and use the bet as a spur for fundraising. The bet came about last September when Matt was recovering in hospital after a total hip replacement operation. Read more: Matt said: "The surgeon was telling me I had to slow down. "Vicky was sat in the corner laughing whist telling the surgeon, 'You might as well talk to a brick wall'. "She then told the surgeon: 'Knowing this idiot he will try and complete it again with a fridge on his back'. "I replied: 'I will do it twice, with a fridge freezer on my back'. "Smiling and laughing whist shaking her head, Vicky said: 'You've got yourself a bet Mr Jones'." Matt Jones during his fundraiser in memory of his wife Vicky. The 42-year-old, who keeps himself fit by playing rugby, added: "The wind on parts of the route made the fridge freezer like a sail. "With the team by my side, we didn't stop. By the three peaks at Moel Fferna, it was all or nothing. "The distance in this wasn't the issue, it was the 15,000ft of elevation. Read more: Optician Dawn set sights on half marathon charity fundraiser "We crossed Vivod as a team and came into Llangollen surrounded by family and friends with two hours to spare on our 36 hour limit. "This challenge was never about fitness. It was about honouring a promise to my kids and keeping Vicky's spirit alive. "Vicky's mantra was: 'You are the only you, own it, rock it, feel it, embrace it, love it, and be it… be you!'. "Thank you to everyone, family, friends, supporters, I could not have done it without you. Especially Rich, Rob and Simon - the best support and pitstop crew I could have asked for. Read more: Every moment matters - Wrexham hospice launch funding campaign "We raised a lot of money for Hope House and if it inspired you even a little bit, then we've done our job." Hope House Tŷ Gobaith fundraiser Vicky Bradbeer, said: "Wow! We are lost for words with Matt and his team's effort. "What an incredible challenge and the most beautiful of tributes to Vicky and example to his children who must be extremely proud. Read more: Man living with condition urges people to join him at Wrexham's Walk for Parkinson's "It's an amazing amount of money that has been raised and will go directly to providing free professional nursing and respite care to local children and families living with a life-threatening condition. "Thank you so much to everyone involved and to those who have so kindly donated and supported Matt with this unbelievable challenge" • It's not too late if you would like to donate, visit online at: You can follow Matt on social media: Instagram: @fridge_freezer_man or Facebook: Fridge freezer man
