Best movies to watch on Mother's Day 2023

Mother’s Day is upon us once more, what do you have planned? Flowers? Breakfast in bed, maybe brunch? Why not add a movie date onto that list?

Because really, there are some truly excellent films to watch on this particular holiday. The bond between a mother and her kid(s) is unique and powerful, and has been brought to life in countless beautiful ways over the years. That said, some movies are definitely better than others. So allow us to offer some recommendations.

You’ll find the 11 best movies to watch for Mother’s Day below.

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Mother’s Day

Let’s just get the obvious out of the way, because any Mother’s Day movie list that doesn’t include a film literally called “Mother’s Day” isn’t doing its job.

This movie was widely panned upon its release, which is especially a bummer considering it was the last film of director Garry Marshall’s career. Admittedly, it’s not exactly cinema,_ or even quite close to it. It’s one of those movies that crammed a bunch of actors you know, and your mom probably knows (though you may have to help out every now and again) and makes a bunch of seemingly unconnected storylines connect.

It’s mostly just … fine, and on brand for the holiday.

You can stream “Mother’s Day” right now on Netflix, Paramount+, YouTube and Tubi.

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