17 mother-daughter duo movies that will make you want to call your mom

Gabbi ShawMay 6, 2020, 02:04 IST

"Terms of Endearment."Paramount Pictures

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and though we might not be able to celebrate our moms the way we normally could, there is one lockdown-approved activity: A movie marathon.
Whether you're sitting at home next to your mom, or she's 1,000 miles away, these 17 films will put you in the holiday spirit.
From "Terms of Endearment" to "Freaky Friday," these movies highlight the sometimes complicated but always special relationship between a mom and her daughter.
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From "Terms of Endearment" to "Mamma Mia!" to "The Joy Luck Club," there is no shortage of movies exploring the unbreakable yet complicated bonds between mothers and their daughters. Insider picked 17 movies ranging from comedies to tearjerkers to musicals — and everything in between — that are about moms and their daughters.

This Mother's Day, instead of brunch, a spa day, or any other pre-coronavirus activity, have a mom-approved movie marathon instead.

Keep scrolling to see which movies you should stream this week, and get ready to give your mom a call.

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"Dumplin'" is about a mother and daughter learning to respect each other, all set to a Dolly Parton soundtrack.

"Dumplin'." Netflix

"Brave" is a rare Disney movie in which the mom lives — and has a complex relationship with her teenage daughter, Merida.

"Brave." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

"The Princess Diaries" is more of a grandmother-granddaughter story — but we think it still counts.

"The Princess Diaries." Buena Vista Pictures

In "Stepmom," both Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts play mother figures.

"Stepmom." Sony Pictures Releasing

"Hairspray" is about racism, body positivity, and, crucially, the bonds between moms and their daughters.

"Hairspray." New Line Cinema

Not everything about "Mermaids" has aged well, but the complicated relationship between Rachel and her daughter Charlotte remains relatable to this day.

"Mermaids." Orion Pictures

"Raising Helen" is the film for the unconventional family — adopted, chosen, biological, or anything in between.

"Raising Helen." Buena Vista Pictures

Make it a double feature with "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again."

"Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again." Universal Pictures

"Mamma Mia!" is all about the love Donna has for her daughter Sophie — no matter who her dad is.

"Mamma Mia!" Universal Pictures

In "Troop Beverly Hills," a mother imparts important lessons to her scout troop, like never leaving someone behind, even if you're competitors.

"Troop Beverly Hills." Columbia Pictures

"The Joy Luck Club" has not one but four strong mother-daughter duos to learn from.

"The Joy Luck Club." Buena Vista Pictures

"Steel Magnolias" is a community of women, but at its heart tells the story of Shelby and her mother M'Lynn.

"Steel Magnolias." TriStar Pictures

In "Akeelah and the Bee," Angela Bassett plays Tanya, mother to spelling genius Akeelah, played by Keke Palmer.

"Akeelah and the Bee." Lionsgate Films

"Lady Bird" tells many stories, but at its heart, it's a story about a complicated mother-daughter relationship.

"Lady Bird." A24

"Postcards from the Edge," another Shirley MacLaine movie, was written by Carrie Fisher and based on her semi-autobiographical novel of the same name.

"Postcards from the Edge." Columbia Pictures

The first appearance by Shirley MacLaine on this list, "Terms of Endearment" centers around the close relationship between mom Aurora and her daughter Emma.

"Terms of Endearment." Paramount Pictures

In "Freaky Friday," mom Tess and daughter Anna each learn about each other's lives when they magically swap bodies.

"Freaky Friday." Buena Vista Pictures

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