The countdown to Mother’s Day has begun! If you’re looking for movies to binge this weekend (or whenever you have the time), we collected a list of films that honor the complexities of motherhood. From dark comedies and feel-good dramas to thrillers and cult classics, these movies will pull at your heart strings, and in some cases, tickle your funny bone.
Hulu is another great option, especially if you love network TV. Subscriptions start at just $5.99 a month, and there’s a bundle option to add Disney+ and ESPN+ for $13.99 a month. HBO Max is a bit more expensive at $14.99 a month but the platform offers a treasure trove of classic favorites in film and TV, and new releases, including Warner Bros. films hitting theaters this year (HBO Max lets you stream each film for the first month after its theater release).
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Below, find seven movies to watch in celebration of Mother’s Day, as well as links to buy some of them on Blu-ray. If you need more shopping recommendations, read our Mother’s Day gift guide, and last-minute deals.
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“Steel Magnolias”
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“The Secret Life of Bees”
This 2008 adaptation of the novel by Sue Monk Kidd is a coming-of-age story that follows a teenage girl learning the secrets of her late mother’s past. Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Dakota Fanning, and Alicia Keys star in the film, which was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (“The Old Guard,” “Love & Basketball”), and produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. You can buy “The Secret Life of Bees” on Blu-ray, or stream it via Prime Video, and Hulu.
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“Grey Gardens”
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“Monster-in-Law”
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“Mother”
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“Serial Mom”
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“All About My Mother”
“All About My Mother” (“Todo Sobre Mi Madre”) takes its name from the Greek proverb that says that if a woman washes her eyes with tears, she’ll see clearly. But crying doesn’t exactly bring clarity to the film’s protagonist Manuela (Cecilia Roth). Grieving the death of her teenage son, the single mother sets out on a search for his long-lost birth father, but finds a surrogate family in the process. Pedro Almodóvar’s Oscar-winning film is an exploration into what it means to be a mother, and a tribute to the nuances of womanhood. Penélope Cruz, Marisa Paredes, Candela Peña, Antonia San Juan, and Rosa Maria Sardà also star in this vibrant comedic-drama. “All About My Mother” is currently streaming on HBO Max. You can also buy the Criterion Collection Blu-ray. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
