From Mother's Day and beyond, it's always time to treat the queens in our lives with a much deserved R&R. Maybe treat her to lunch, take her to the spa, and get your nails done, then sit back and relax with a Netflix movie or two.
While you'll have to figure out the rest of your mom's grand celebration on your own, we've made it a bit easier and curated a list of movies that both of you can enjoy at the day's end.
13 Movies About Motherhood on Netflix
1. Mother of the Bride
When Lana (Brooke Shields) learns that her daughter Emma (Miranda Cosgrove) is getting married to the son of her past heartbreak, complications arise. Emma's return from London adds another layer of complexity to the situation, creating tension as Lana grapples with her past while navigating her daughter's future.
2. Inang Yaya
Norma (Maricel Soriano) balances motherhood with her role as a nanny, leaving her daughter in the province to care for her employer's child in Manila. When she brings her daughter to the city due to an emergency, tensions rise as her employer's child competes for her attention.
3. Everything About Her
Laughter, tears, and Vilma Santos? Yes, please! This movie's perfect if your mom's a sucker for a heartwarming drama with a dash of comedy and romance on the side.
4. Otherhood
On Mother's Day, Carol (Angela Bassett), Gillian (Patricia Arquette), and Helen (Felicity Huffman) set out for New York City to reconnect with their adult sons, feeling overlooked. As they journey, they realize the need for change extends beyond their children, prompting them to redefine relationships with family, friends, and themselves.
5. Family of Two
Maricar's (Sharon Cuneta) life centers on her son, Mateo (Alden Richards), whom she raised alone. When Mateo prepares to move to Singapore for his career and relationship, he seeks to find a suitable man to care for his mother in his absence.
6. Yes Day
Allison (Jennifer Garner) and Carlos (Edgar Ramirez) give their kids 24 hours where the answer to everything is yes. What starts as chaos turns into unexpected fun, reminding the family how to say yes to adventure—and to each other. A playful pick for moms who love family comedies.
7. Mommy Issues
Ella (Pokwang) is a dedicated single mother who prioritizes her daughter Katya (Sue Ramirez). However, her protective nature sometimes causes tension. With the help of grandmother Fenny (Gloria Diaz), who brings joy and humor to their lives, they find ways to mend their relationships and bridge the generation gap.
8. Enola Holmes
When her mother vanishes on her 16th birthday, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) defies her famous brothers and sets off for London. What begins as a search turns into a thrilling mystery involving a runaway lord—and a clever teen sleuth determined to change the rules of her time.
9. I’ll See You in My Dreams
Carol (Blythe Danner), a widow and former singer, finds hope in starting afresh. As she embraces new opportunities, Carol forms unexpected bonds with her pool maintenance man (Martin Starr), explores a budding romance with a new partner (Sam Elliott), and reconnects with her daughter (Malin Akerman).
10. Moxie
When quiet teen Vivian (Hadley Robinson) sees the sexism at her school, she channels her mom’s rebel past and anonymously starts a zine called Moxie. What begins as a rant becomes a movement—uniting classmates and sparking change in the most unexpected ways.
11. Birdbox
Facing an unknown global threat, a mother (Sandra Bullock) bravely leads her children on a dangerous river journey to find safety. Forced to navigate blindly due to unseen dangers, they must rely on courage and instinct.
12. The Mother
Starring Jennifer Lopez, The Mother is an action-packed thriller where a skilled assassin turned operative in the US Army must protect her daughter Zoe from deadly threats, teaching her survival skills in the process.
13. Roma
In 1970s Mexico City, Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a housekeeper for a middle-class family, faces unexpected challenges when she discovers she’s pregnant. As the household begins to fracture, a seaside getaway offers quiet moments of healing and strength in this Oscar-winning film, named Best Foreign Language Film of 2019.
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