17 mother-daughter duo movies to stream this Mother's Day

Gabbi ShawMay 29, 2024, 10:28 IST

"Dumplin.'"Netflix

Before Mother's Day on May 12, these are the best movies to watch to get in the spirit.
It doesn't matter if your mom is next to you on the couch or 1,000 miles away.

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate your mom, but if you live far away, spending time with her can be impossible.

If you can't be near your mom this Mother's Day, or if you're simply looking for a movie to watch while you sit on the couch together, we've compiled a list of films that'll make you appreciate all your mother — or stepmother — does for you, without breaking the bank on a present she might not ever use.

One of Netflix's newest original movies is "Mother of the Bride," which is about a close-knit mother and daughter celebrating a wedding.

"Mother of the Bride."Netflix

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

"Dumplin'."Netflix

If you somehow missed it before it won best picture at the Oscars, check out "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

"Everything Everywhere All at Once."A24

"The Mother" is an action-packed film starring Jennifer Lopez.

"The Mother."Netflix

"Moxie" is about a daughter following in her rebellious mother's footsteps.

"Moxie."Netflix

"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

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

"Lady Bird."A24

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

"Akeelah and the Bee."Lionsgate Films

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

"The Joy Luck Club."Buena Vista Pictures

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

"Raising Helen."Buena Vista Pictures

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

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

"The Princess Diaries."Buena Vista Pictures

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

"Brave."Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

"Turning Red" is another entry into Pixar's canon of mother-daughter movies.

"Turning Red."Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Yes, "Little Women" is mainly a sisters movie, but something about Jo's scenes with Marmee have us feeling a little emotional.

"Little Women."Sony Pictures Releasing

And finally, "Mother's Day," which might not be the best mother-daughter film, but it certainly has the most mothers and daughters.

"Mother's Day."Open Road Films

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