There have been quite a few films released within the past few years that perfectly capture the essence and reality of motherhood.
From braving insurmountable odds to rediscovering love, the themes of these movies cover all facets of the term.
After all, mothers are not just mothers.
They’re also women, dreamers, trailblazers and soldiers.
While these blockbusters may not all be kid-friendly, they’re perfect for grown-up mothers and daughters who want to bond over all the ups and downs that being an adult entails.
So mummies, this list is for you. We’ve curated a list of films that are perfect for you to watch with your own mums.
At the same time, we’ve also added some that are suitable to be viewed with your own children.
Here are 7 new mother-themed movies to watch with your mum this Mother’s Day.
New Movies to Watch this Mother’s Day
Otherhood
Being empty-nesters isn’t fun, and that’s the reality for three mum friends, Carol, Gillian and Helen.
Feeling forgotten on Mother’s Day, the trio decide travel to New York City on a whim to reconnect with their adult sons who now lead secret lives of their own.
The surprise visit sets everything into chaos as the mums discover new things about their kids that they’ve purposely kept from them.
Each mum’s attempts to insert themselves back into their children’s lives are met with hilarious consequences.
Genre: Comedy
PG Rating: 17 and Above
Themes: Reconciliation, Setting Boundaries
Disenchanted
The long-awaited sequel to Disney’s Enchanted starring Amy Adams, Disenchanted reminds us that happy endings aren’t always what they seem.
Dissatisfied with her life in the city, Giselle takes her husband and daughters to suburbia where she hopes to finally find their ever after.
But things do not go as planned when she makes a deadly wish that comes true.
She has until the stroke of midnight to undo the magic, or everything she holds dear in her heart will be destroyed.
Genre: Fantasy/Comedy
PG Rating: 13 and Above
Themes: Found family, Accepting Reality
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Evelyn knows only one thing: hard work pays the bills.
But when she is caught up in a multidimensional conflict that spans countless realities, she realises there is more to life than taxes.
This cinematic masterpiece is not just about crazy stunts and cool powers.
It’s about a daughter’s desperate attempt to earn her mother’s acceptance and love.
Full of action and drama, Everything, Everywhere, All at Once is a must-watch for every Asian mother-daughter duo.
Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy
PG Rating: 17 and Above
Themes: Generational Trauma, Complicated Mother-Daughter Relationships
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Viewers go down memory lane as the past and present collide in this heartwarming sequel-slash-prequel.
A few years after Donna’s death, Sophie is reopening the hotel in her mother’s honour.
Along the way, Donna’s history is revealed in flashbacks: Her passion of music, her various love affairs, and her journey into motherhood.
This is one daughter’s search for her mother’s mysterious past.
Genre: Musical/Comedy
PG Rating: 13 and Above
Themes: Grief, Closure
Yes Day
Being a parent isn’t easy, and with three rebellious kids, Allison and Carlos know this too well.
When accused of being fun-killers by their children, the couple decide to prove them wrong by joining an online trend called Yes Day where kids get to do what they want and parents have to agree.
Chaos ensues as their kids make up the rules for the next 24 hours.
Genre: Comedy/Drama
PG Rating: 13 and Above
Themes: Empathy for Parents
Dumplin’
Former beauty queen, Rosie still longs for the good old days; that’s why she’s the town’s foremost pageant planner.
But her plus-size daughter, Will, wants nothing to do with that life.
Until she decides to prove her mother wrong about traditional beauty standards.
Will joins the beauty contest even as Rosie protests, and soon it’s not just their relationship that will be put on the line.
Genre: Comedy/Drama
PG Rating: 13 and Above
Themes: Body Positivity, Self-Acceptance
Chicken Run 2
More than 20 years after the original movie, our favourite chicken couple returns with a new story, and this time, with a new hatchling of their own, a young daughter named Molly.
Since their prison break from Mrs Tweedy’s farm, Ginger and Rocky (and the rest of their chicken friends) have found paradise on an island faraway from humans.
But Molly sneaks out of their home out of curiosity for the outside world only to be brought face to face with her parents’ old enemy.
Genre: Animated
PG Rating: 8 and Above
Themes: Courage, Sacrifice
It’s Time for a Movie Night, Mummies!
Movies are more than just entertainment.
They are an artform that reveals everything about what it’s like to be human.
And nothing says being human like being a mother.
Hopefully these films will inspire a newfound appreciation and understanding of your own mother.
All her hopes and fears, and all that she is, beyond what society makes her to be.
Motherhood wishes you and yours a Happy Mother’s Day with love. May all of you mummies be spoiled rotten on your special day, you deserve it!
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