The Best Mother's Day Movies to Watch With Your Mom

By Jenna Sims
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Grab the popcorn and the candy and set aside some time on your busy Mother's Day weekend to watch one, or a few, of these classic movies all mother-daughter duos will enjoy. Whether you prefer romantic comedies, musicals you can sing along to, or heartwarming stories that may have you shedding a few tears, women of all generations will love these classic movies. No matter if it's your first or 100th time seeing a movie, watching it with your Mama is always a good idea. 
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Steel Magnolias

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RENT IT: $3.99; amazon.com

The small town setting, all-star cast, and one-liners make this movie a must-see for every Southern woman. 

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Freaky Friday

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A lighthearted movie that's perfect for watching with your teenage daughter to remember what life is like from her perspective. 

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Mamma Mia

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Have the time of you life dancing, laughing, and singing along. 

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Sweet Home Alabama

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Reese Witherspoon stars as Melanie Carmichael in this romantic comedy that proves no matter where in the world you go, you can always come back home. 

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The Princess Diaries

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If you have time for a marathon, continue with The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. 

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The Parent Trap

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Whether you prefer the classic or the remake, you'll love this feel-good family storyline that's centered around brining a family back together. 

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Hope Floats

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RENT IT: $2.99; amazon.com

Hope Floats follows the story of  Birdee Calvert-Pruitt as she returns to her hometown of Smithville, Texas, with her young daughter Bernice in tow to move back in with her mother, after a series of unfortunate events unfold in her life. 

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Forrest Gump

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Quotable one-liners remind us that Momma always gives the best advice. 

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Troop Beverly Hills

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This 1989 classic follows a mom who takes over her daughters troop to work on their relationship—even though her idea of roughing it is spending a night at the Beverly Hills Hotel. 

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Mother's Day

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RENT IT: $3.99; amazon.com

Gather all the moms in your family for a movie that everyone can relate to in one way or another. 

 

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Mrs. Doubtfire

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A father, played by Robin Williams, dresses up as a nanny to spend time with his kids at their moms house. 

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Little Women

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Based on the autobiography by Louisa May Alcott, this coming of age story embodies love and family devotion. 

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Sleepless in Seattle

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Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan come together to create the perfect love story all hopeless romantics will love. 

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Grease

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You'll want to break out 1950s circle skirts and black leather jackets to sing along to every song. 

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The Blind Side

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BUY IT: $5.99; amazon.com

Based on the best-selling book, The Blind Side shares the true story of Michael Oher. 

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Gone with the Wind

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Following the life of a Southern belle during the Civil War, this drama is long, but worth the investment of your time. 

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The Sound of Music

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Can be enjoyed by mothers and daughters of all ages.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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This movie will remind you of the importance of art of storytelling, and we are sure Mama has some stories to share. 

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Stepmom

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An unlikely friendship develops when a mother of two is forced to teach another woman to raise her kids.

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Dirty Dancing

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This 1987 classic will never get old, and will have you dreaming of your next summer getaway. 

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13 Going On 30

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Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, we couldn't love this duo more. 

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Because I Said So

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Diane Keaton plays the over-bearing mother of three who just wants what's best for her daughters. 

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The Notebook

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A classic love story from Nicholas Sparks. 

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Terms of Endearment

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RENT IT: 3.99; amazon.com

Follow the strong bond of a mother, played by Shirley MacLaine, and her daughter as they face the ups and downs of life together. 

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