Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to spend quality time with your mum, and what better way than getting together to watch a movie? Whether it’s just the two of you or you’re bringing the whole family, there’s plenty to choose from, including heartwarming dramas, classic musicals, and family comedies. These are some of the best Mother’s Day watches and will entertain mum, whichever you go for.
1. Mother’s Day (2016)
If the title isn’t enough reason to watch this movie, then the story is. It follows the lives of several unconnected people who start to think about their mums in the lead up to Mother’s Day. They all have issues with their parents, but maybe there are ways to overcome them.
2. Mr. Mom (1983)
After losing his job at a car factory, Jack becomes a stay-at-home dad while his wife Caroline goes out to work. He soon finds out that looking after a kid and keeping a household running is harder than it looks, with even simple tasks ending in disaster for him.
3. Brave (2012)
In medieval Scotland, Princess Merida feels confined by her mother Elinor’s insistence on following tradition and asks a witch for a spell to change her mother. Unfortunately, the spell turns Elinor into a bear. Now Merida has to find a way to right the wrongs and change her mother back.
4. Because I Said So (2007)
Daphne is an overbearing mother who tries a little matchmaking to get her youngest daughter Milly a date. Her plans go wrong, though, when her daughter finds a potential boyfriend on her own, leading to a disagreement between the two women.
5. Soul Food (1997)
The Joseph family have a tradition of gathering together for the Sunday meal, but when their matriarch, Mother Joe, dies unexpectedly, they have to find a way to get through their challenges and work towards reuniting as a family.
6. The Sound of Music (1965)
One of the most popular musicals ever made and based on the true story of the Von Trapps. A young nun arrives to take up position as the family’s governess. Despite several barriers, she manages to bring the family together with her endearing personality and love of music.
7. Meet the Parents (2000)
One of the scariest experiences is meeting your partner’s parents for the first time, and that’s even worse when your prospective father-in-law is a former CIA operative. You’ll find plenty of laughs in this popular comedy featuring the hilarious talents of Ben Stiller.
8. Yes Day (2021)
Allison and Carlos are always saying “no” to their children, until they decide to have a day where they can’t use that word. As you’d imagine, things take a pretty wild ride in this family comedy that any parent will be able to relate to.
9. Thelma and Louise (1991)
There’ve been several adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s best-known work, and you’ll be spoilt for choice, but the 2019 version is one of the best, following the four March sisters as they discover themselves in 19th century America.
10. Little Women (2019)
There’ve been several adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s best-known work, and you’ll be spoilt for choice, but the 2019 version is one of the best, following the four March sisters as they discover themselves in 19th century America.
11. Mother (1996)
A successful writer has just finalized his second divorce. Wondering if there’s a reason for his marriage troubles, he moves back in with his widowed mother, hoping to find some answers.
12. The Kids are All Right (2010)
Nic and Jules are a same-sex couple with two kids. Things change for the worse when their teenage son finds his biological father who then tries to force his way into their lives.
13. Mildred Pierce (1945)
If classic Golden Age cinema is your thing, then you’ll be pleased with this offering starring Joan Crawford as a separated mother trying to raise her daughters and start a restaurant business.
14. Inside Out (2015)
Riley is controlled by the physical embodiments of emotions which live inside her head. She’s upset by her family moving to a new neighborhood and having to start at a new school, and it’s not helped when her emotions try to help and end up dislodging her core memories.
15. Paddington (2014)
A young bear arrives in England from Peru and is adopted by the Brown family. Despite always making a mess, Paddington soon becomes inseparable from them in this fun movie all the family can enjoy.
16. Stepmom (1998)
An emotional story about a terminally ill woman who has to come to terms with her ex-husband‘s new partner, who will become a mother to their children when she’s gone.
17. The Incredibles (2004)
The Parr family try to live normal lives, but it’s not easy when you all possess superpowers. With supervillains on the loose, the family must use their incredible abilities to save the world.
18. Instant Family (2018)
When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child, but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15-year-old girl, they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight.
19. Miss Virginia (2019)
From the inspiring true story of Virginia Walden Ford, a single mother in Washington DC who fights to give her son a good education and stop him from dropping out of school.
20. Mary Poppins (1964)
Arriving as the nanny to two young children, Mary Poppins finds that it’s not just the kids who need her help, in one of Disney’s best-loved classics, featuring songs that you’ll all be able to sing along to.
21. Bad Moms (2016)
Amy is overworked, Kiki is a mum of four, Carla is laidback, and all three have kids. When the three of them meet, they decide to put some excitement in their lives, making them better mums in the process.
22. Otherhood (2019)
A grounded, soulful, celebratory comedy about three mothers and their adult sons. The film explores the stage after motherhood, Otherhood, when you have to redefine your relationship with your children, friends, spouse, and most importantly, yourself.
23. Turning Red (2022)
Mei is just a 13 year-old girl trying to navigate adolescence, but she has a problem, whenever she gets emotional she turns into a giant red panda.
24. Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
11-year-old Akeelah wants to compete in the national spelling bee. She has plenty of obstacles in her way, but with the help of her friends and family, she might just be able to make it.
25. Despicable Me (2010)
A perfect film to watch as a family. Arch-villain Gru adopts three orphaned girls to use in a heist. He doesn’t want to be a parent, but he can’t help caring for his new family, even if it interferes with his criminal activities.
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