PSA: Mother’s Day is coming. And you know what mum wants more than anything? For you to call her already To Netflix and (literally) chill. If you’re spending Mother’s Day together, skip the long brunch waits and opt for a movie night (or day). And even if you’re not spending the holiday together, who doesn’t love a feel-good, ugly-cry-inducing movie marathon, amirite?? (I am.) We’ve put together the perfect movie binge-watch-a-thon playlist for Mother’s Day. Kick back to one of these movies alone, with your mum, or even the whole family (hi, dad). Bonus points for pre-ordering all of mum’s fave snacks.
1
‘Mamma Mia!’ (2008)
Could we get any more classic with this one? Mamma Mia has it all: great music, romance, drama, mums, Meryl Streep, Meryl Streep’s overalls. What more could you want in a Mother’s Day film!?
2
‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ (2018)
Just in case only one wasn’t enough, here’s the sequel. And Cher! Hi, Cher!
3
‘Little Women’ (2019)
Greta Gerwig‘s adaptation of you and your mum’s fave book = your new fave movie. Think of how much you can bond over your collective rage at Greta being ROBBED AT THE OSCARS!!! It’s fine. I’m fine!
4
‘Freaky Friday’ (2003)
While you could also watch the 1976 version, the Lindsey Lohan version will have you feeling nostalgic for all the movie nights you shared with mum as a kid. Aww!
5
‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ (2003)
Proof that without mum, life would be chaos (sorry, Dad).
6
‘Mother’s Day’ (2016)
What better movie to watch on Mother’s Day than Mother’s Day? There is no answer to this question.
7
‘The Parent Trap’ (1998)
Throwback to all the ish we pulled on our mums as kids… sorry.
8
‘The Sound of Music’ (1965)
I haven’t met a mum who doesn’t like this movie, and I don’t think I ever will. This classic just gets better with age.
9
‘Lion’ (2016)
This award-winning tearjerker is about a man who, after getting lost in the streets of Calcutta at the age of 5, sets out to find his long-lost family. Lion will remind you of the importance of family and make you appreciate your mum even more… Free Mother’s Day gift idea: Kleenex.
10
‘Mothers and Daughters’ (2016)
This seems fitting. Even if your not with your mum on her special day, take a lesson from this film and 1-800 call. your. mum.
11
‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ (2012)
“Making a human being is really hard.” Enough said.
12
‘Lady Bird’ (2017)
Because mother-daughter relationships aren’t, ahem, always easy— especially in high school.
13
‘Life as We Know It’ (2010)
This one goes out to all the “unconventional” families out there… we love to see it!
14
‘The Guilt Trip’ (2012)
Name a more iconic duo than Seth Rogan and Barbara Streisand. Here’s to some good ol’ mother-son bonding!
15
‘Brave’ (2012)
Never underestimate a good Disney film—and this one is perf for the entire fam to watch on Mothers’ Day.
16
‘The Blind Side’ (2009)
Sandra Bullock nabbed an Oscar for playing the ultimate Strong Mum™ in The Blind Side.
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‘The Incredibles’ (2004)
Dedicating this ~classic~ to all the incredible mums who do it all… you guys are superheroes.