Whether you're taking the whole family out for celebratory brunch or sending flowers and a card to your long-distance mom, it's never too late to sneak a movie or show into your Mother's Day plans. Streaming now, here are 15 movies and series about the magical art of mothering, perfect for watching with your mom this weekend. Note: Many of the films and shows on this list are not suitable for all ages, so we've marked the kid-friendliest options with an asterisk (*) for your knowledge. Enjoy! 1. Mamma Mia! (2008) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) You haven't lived until you and your mom have belted "Waterloo" as a team. Starring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, and Cher, this ABBA-infused double feature is what spectacular Mother's Days are made of. Pour the mimosas, grab your bell-bottoms, and prepare to be dazzled. Image: universal pictures Mamma Mia! (2008) is available on Netflix. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) is available on HBO Now. 2. Dumplin' (2018) Getting along with family isn't always easy, but reconciling your differences is often worth it. Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald play a mother-daughter pair with different views on beauty, but a shared passion for Dolly Parton in Netflix's Dumplin'. Touching and hilarious, this YA novel turned feature film will get you humming "9 to 5" and hugging it out in no time. Image: netflix Dumplin' (2018) is available on Netflix. 3. Akeelah and the Bee (2006)* Mothers always want to protect their children, even from themselves. Starring KeKe Palmer, Angela Bassett, and Laurence Fishburne, Akeelah and the Bee tells the story of a talented girl fighting for her chance to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Full of wonderful characters and a whole bunch of words you can't spell, this is one underdog story with a complex parenting component you and your mom will love. Image: lionsgate films Akeelah and the Bee (2006) is available on Hulu. 4. Good Girls Season 1 Sometimes moms have to go to extreme lengths to take care of their kids. This incredible dramatic comedy follows three moms (Christina Hendricks, Mae Whitman, and Retta) as they leave behind their suburban struggles to take on a life of crime. It's a nail-biting binge, with just enough comedic relief to keep you from totally coming unhinged. Buckle up. Image: STEVE DIETL/NBC Good Girls Season 1 is available on Netflix. 5. Lady Bird (2017) It's the Greta Gerwig masterpiece heard round the world. Lady Bird follows a restless Sacramento teen (Saoirse Ronan) as she struggles to come into her own and pushes her mother (Laurie Metcalf) away in the process. Painfully relatable, this movie might leave you and your mom in a nostalgic puddle of tears, but y'know, the good kind. Image: a24 Lady Bird (2017) is available on Prime Video. 6. Grace & Frankie Seasons 1-5 If you're not already firmly aboard the Grace & Frankie train, then you're more than overdue to get caught up. Luckily, you and your mom can make a weekend out of it and indulge on all five seasons now. Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sam Waterson, and Martin Sheen shine in a delightful sitcom chronicling the ups-and-downs of parenting grown-up children, while moving onto the next phase of after-seventy life. Full of heart and laughs, this show is next-level likable. Image: Ali Goldstein / Netflix Grace & Frankie Seasons 1-5 are available on Netflix. 7. Tully (2018) Being a mom is hard. Like really, really, really hard. Charlize Theron takes on a new kind of character study in this dramatic film, examining what it means for one woman to try and do it all. Heart-wrenching and full of surprises, Tully won't be an easy watch — but it's important viewing for any adult child wanting to understand all that moms go through for their kids. Image: focus features Tully (2018) is available on HBO Now. 8. Dead To Me Season 1 OK, mothering is only one part of this addicting series — but you and your mom will still love it. Dead To Me takes a look at life after loss and what it means to be a newly single parent, with a top-notch cast including Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. Then, things get wild. Full of twists, turns, and the best one-liners since Big Little Lies, you're gonna wanna catch this new Netflix show ASAP. Image: Saeed Adyani / Netflix Dead to Me Season 1 is available on Netflix. 9. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) The only mom you want to like you more than your own? Your significant other's. Starring Constance Wu and Michelle Yeoh, last summer's smash-hit takes a larger-than-life look at the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll plan a trip to Singapore. Image: warner bros. pictures Crazy Rich Asians (2018) is available on Hulu. 10. Incredibles 2 (2018)* Super and supportive, Elastigirl is one truly incredible mom. The long-awaited next chapter in the lives of The Incredibles arrived in theaters last summer, and its parenting narrative stood out to critics and fans alike. A perfect follow-up to the already flawless The Incredibles (2004), this family-friendly flick is just the right celebratory mom film for your Mother's Day. Image: disney / pixar Incredibles 2 (2018) is available on Netflix. 11. Freaky Friday (2003)* It's the most classic of Mother's Day movies! This body-swap flick looks at the hilariously complicated relationship between a buttoned-up mom (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her rebellious teenage daughter (Lindsay Lohan). Also featuring Chad Michael Murray at his absolute finest, you and your mom are gonna love it. Image: walt disney pictures Freaky Friday (2003) is available on HBO Now. 12. Stepmom (1998) Mothering is complicated. Step-mothering? Just as complicated. An oldie, but a goodie, this iconic drama starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon follows one family as they attempt to navigate the complex realities of parenting children of divorce. Moving and poignant, this flick will more than pull at your heart strings. Ask your mom if she has tissues in advance. Image: Getty Images Stepmom (1998) is available on STARZ. 13. Monster-in-Law (2005) This ridiculous aughts comedy takes in-law horror stories to the next level. Featuring Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda having the most fun, Monster-in-Law documents the extreme lengths one woman will go to protect her son from "the wrong woman." Hilarious and over-the-top, this one is worth the revisit. Image: zade rosenthal / new line cinema Monster-in-Law (2005) is available on Netflix. 14. The Kids Are All Right (2010) Adoptive parenting can be complex, especially for queer couples. The Kids Are All Right takes that reality to its most ludicrous limits. With an all-star cast of layered characters and some of the snappiest dialogue the family drama has ever known, this movie is one that will hang with you long after the credits roll. Image: suzanne tenner / focus features The Kids Are All Right is available on STARZ. 15. Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7 and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life A more iconic mother-daughter duo has never been found. Starring Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham as the titular Gilmore Girls, this series is a binge too big for one weekend — but it couldn't hurt to squeeze in a few episodes. Packed with hilarious dialogue and some of the most delightful characters ever written, this is what mothering dreams are made of. Image: Saeed Adyani/Netflix Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7 and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life are available on Netflix.<doc-sep>Mother’s Day is almost upon us, and it’s probs the one day a year your mom is actually honored for the absolute angel she is. So when you get home after that bottomless mimosa brunch, give her what she really wants: a mother/daughter movie marathon. Whether you’re looking to laugh, cry, or feel nostalgic AF, we’ve got you covered with this comprehensive list of every Mother’s Day movie on your favorite streaming service, from Lady Bird to I Am Mother.<doc-sep>
Have you called your mom recently? Mother's Day is May 12, in case you forgot (we'll give you a second to order some flowers), and it's the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a classic mother/daughter movie. It's one of our favorite genres, and the movies can be heartwarming or heartbreaking, hopeful or tragic, but they're relatable for anyone who's ever had a complex relationship with their mom. We rounded up five films that celebrate the mother/daughter bond that you should binge-watch this weekend, whether you are able to see your mom or not. If you're a Millennial with a complicated mom: Lady Bird One of the best movies about the mother/daughter relationship in recent years, Oscar-nominated Lady Bird may be a little too real for anyone who grew up in the age of Cry Me a River and flip phones. Saoirse Ronan plays the titular teen girl (she gave the name "Lady Bird" to herself) who has a fraught relationship with her mom (Laurie Metcalf) during her senior year of high school. The visceral, beautiful movie is deeply affecting, and nails the complicated way mothers and daughters express their love. Rent or buy it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu or YouTube. If you want to ugly-cry: The Joy Luck Club Another entry in the category of "mothers and daughters don't understand each other," the adaptation of Amy Tan's classic novel takes a more generational perspective to the cracks in its characters' relationships. The film centers around four Chinese women who immigrated to America and their daughters, whose perspectives on the world are deeply affected by being second-generation immigrants. Rent or buy it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu or YouTube. If you and your mom have different ideas about your future: Real Women Have Curves This underrated 2002 gem is both a great mother/daughter story and America Ferrera's debut role. Sixteen years later, the film about a young woman who aspires to greater heights than her mother thinks she can reach still holds up, with fantastic performances and social issues that remain relevant. Stream it on HBO Go/Now. If you want something Pixar: Brave Even a Disney princess has fights with her mom. This sweet and heartwarming Pixar tale gives us a different kind of princess and a different kind of adventure. Merida (voiced by Kelly MacDonald) refuses to buy into the prescribed role for women in her medieval Scottish life, clashing with her traditional mother. Some high jinks and a beastly curse help the pair understand each other better. Rent or buy it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu or YouTube. If you love Cher: Mermaids Set in the 1960s, this film stars Cher as an eccentric single mom raising her two daughters (young Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci) who have different fathers, while continuing to date and live her life. It's one of Cher's best performances and a funnier take on the genre. Stream it on Amazon or Hulu.