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

By Jenna Sims
March 29, 2019
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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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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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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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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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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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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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1 of 24 Steel Magnolias
2 of 24 Freaky Friday
3 of 24 Mamma Mia
4 of 24 Sweet Home Alabama
5 of 24 The Princess Diaries
6 of 24 The Parent Trap
7 of 24 Hope Floats
8 of 24 Forrest Gump
9 of 24 Troop Beverly Hills
10 of 24 Mother's Day
11 of 24 Mrs. Doubtfire
12 of 24 Little Women
13 of 24 Sleepless in Seattle
14 of 24 Grease
15 of 24 The Blind Side
16 of 24 Gone with the Wind
17 of 24 The Sound of Music
18 of 24 Fried Green Tomatoes
19 of 24 Stepmom
20 of 24 Dirty Dancing
21 of 24 13 Going On 30
22 of 24 Because I Said So
23 of 24 The Notebook
24 of 24 Terms of Endearment

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