10 Best Pieces Of Advice From Our Favourite Film Father Figures

5. Professor Henry Jones (Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade)

Indiana Jones Last Crusade
Paramount Pictures

On independence:

“I was a wonderful father… Did I ever tell you to eat up, go to bed, wash your ears, do your homework? No, I respected your privacy and I taught you self reliance.”

Professor Henry Jones developed a strained relationship with his son, archaeologist Indiana Jones, after choosing to pursue his prehistory passion, rather than fulfilling an active father role.

Years later, the estranged pair are forced to set their differences aside to team up in a quest to search for the Holy Grail, one of the most famous lost relics of all time.

Throughout their adventures, Henry Snr. and “Junior” use their extensive knowledge and quick intellect to solve problems, with their natural chemistry sparkling on-screen like a freshly dusted artefact.

Occasionally they might bicker like a long-suffering double act, but their deep bond is undeniable, as Henry attempts to make up for lost time by coaching his son through the crusade, proving love remains beneath the surface.

 
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