From heartfelt dramas to feel-good comedies, these Mother’s Day picks celebrate every kind of mum. Whether you’re after laughter, tears, or total chaos (hi, multiverse), this mix of classics and modern gems offers something for every mood — and every mother-daughter dynamic. Settle in and press play.

Mother’s Day

A feel-good ensemble film following several interconnected stories, all centred around motherhood. Starring Hollywood heavyweights Jennifer Anniston, Kate Hudson, and Julia Roberts (among others), expect emotional twists, light-hearted laughs, and a glossy celebration of modern family dynamics.

Stepmom

A powerful tearjerker starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon, exploring the evolving relationship between a terminally ill mother and her children’s future stepmother. Heartfelt, raw, and deeply moving.

Freaky Friday

When a mother and daughter magically switch bodies, chaos — and understanding — ensues. A hilarious, heartwarming look at generational disconnect, featuring standout performances from Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.

The Parent Trap

Twins separated at birth reunite at summer camp and hatch a plan to get their parents back together. A charming, nostalgic tale of sibling mischief and second chances.

Lion

Based on a true story, this emotional journey follows a boy separated from his mother in India and his determined search to find her years later. Moving and unforgettable.

Anywhere But Here

Tender, tense, and full of soul, Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman shine as a mismatched mother and daughter duo who move to Beverly Hills in pursuit of new dreams.

Miss Juneteenth

A former beauty queen guides her daughter through a Texas pageant, confronting expectations, ambition, and sacrifice. A quietly powerful story of legacy, motherhood, and resilience.

Mamma Mia

Sunshine, ABBA hits, and a wedding on a Greek island — this musical romp is a celebration of love, freedom, and the unavoidable chaos of family.

Monster-in-Law

When a bride-to-be meets her future mother-in-law, sparks fly — and not the good kind. Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda face off in this sharp, over-the-top comedy about boundaries, sabotage, and winning your place in the family.

The Meddler

After her husband’s death, a well-meaning mother inserts herself into her daughter’s life with hilarious — and surprisingly touching — consequences. A gentle, witty story of healing and hope.

Everything Everywhere All At Once

A Chinese-American mother is flung into a mind-bending multiverse battle while trying to reconnect with her daughter. Absurd, brilliant, and deeply emotional — Everything Everywhere All At Once is a wild ride through motherhood and meaning.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Culture clashes and overbearing relatives collide in this beloved rom-com about love, identity, and the hilarity of big family dynamics with a delightful side of all Greek everything. Endearing, quotable, and full of heart.

Bridget Jones’s Baby

Our favourite hapless heroine faces motherhood — and a paternity mystery. Witty, romantic, and endearingly awkward, this late-series gem delivers laughs and a satisfying grown-up glow-up.

Bad Moms

Three overstretched mothers ditch perfectionism for rebellion in this raucous comedy about self-liberation, margaritas, and PTA mayhem. Chaos ensues — with plenty of laughs and unapologetic honesty.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Five couples navigate pregnancy’s unpredictability in this ensemble comedy. From adoption to surprise twins, it’s a heartwarming, often hilarious look at the rollercoaster of impending parenthood.

Knocked Up

A one-night stand leads to an unexpected pregnancy, forcing a mismatched pair to grow up fast. Smart, crude, and surprisingly sweet, this comedy finds laughs in life’s biggest curveballs.