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Not all people are built to be fathers. This is especially evident in media, where some of the worst fathers are portrayed in film. For this slideshow, 24/7 Tempo searched for movie fathers who are negligent, lack love, or are violent. To keep it interesting, we've chosen films from across genres. Click through the slideshow for the movie fathers we all love to hate.
Peter McAllister
Life is busy, but how do you constantly forget the same kid over and over again? Peter McAllister makes this list for managing to travel to another country while missing a kid.
- Movie: "Home Alone" (1990)
- Actor: John Heard
- Director: Chris Columbus
Jack Torrance
"The Shining" is a great movie to watch, but it features one of the worst dads. Jack Torrance is violent and moody, breaking his child's arm. Still, it's hard to look away from.
- Movie: "The Shining" (1980)
- Actor: Jack Nicholson
- Director: Stanley Kubrick
Ego
No one wants to feel like they've been taken advantage of or they are pawns. This is probably why Ego is a terrible movie dad we all love to hate.
- Movie: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017)
- Actor: Kurt Russell
- Director: James Gunn
Jerry Blake
This one is pretty obvious. He's a stepfather who killed his previous family and has multiple identities.
- Movie: "The Stepfather" (1987)
- Actor: Terry O'Quinn
- Director: Joseph Ruben
Dr. Evil
Did you expect to see a comedic bad father? Dr. Evil is a terrible dad, only caring about his own evil plans. Still, he's pretty fun to watch.
- Movie: "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" (1997)
- Actor: Mike Myers
- Director: Jay Roach
Harry Wormwood
Harry Wormwood is a terrible father to Matilda. He insults her, ignores her, and is blind to how incredibly talented she is.
- Movie: "Matilda" (1996)
- Actor: Danny DeVito
- Director: Danny DeVito
Royal Tenenbaum
Royal is a mess. In this tragic comedy, he tries to connect with his children but goes at it the wrong way – faking a terminal illness.
- Movie: "The Royal Tenenbaum" (2001)
- Actor: Gene Hackman
- Director: Wes Anderson
Anakin Skywalker
Darth Vader is an interesting character with a lot of twists. However, this doesn't mean he's a good father.
- Movie: "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980)
- Actor: David Prowse and James Earl Jones
- Director: Irvin Kershner
Daniel Plainview
Being a parent is a precious thing. It isn't something that should be taken lightly. Unfortunately, Daniel Plainview only adopts a child to better his image.
- Movie: "There Will Be Blood" (2007)
- Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis
- Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Buck Cluck
Most children just want a parent who is proud of them and listens. Buck Cluck doesn't do this. Instead, he constantly looks frustrated and disappointed.
- Movie: "Chicken Little" (2005)
- Actor: Garry Marshall
- Director: Mark Dindal
Thanos
Is there ever a right cause or movement to sacrifice your child? Thanos is one of the worst movie dads because of how he cruelly sacrificed his daughter, Gamora.
- Movie: "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018)
- Actor: Josh Brolin
- Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
Bull Meechum
War can really change a person. Although true, this doesn't give anyone the right to treat their loved ones terribly. While a harsh father, it's hard to truly hate Bull Meechum.
- Movie: "The Great Santini" (1979)
- Actor: Robert Duvall
- Director: Lewis John Carlino