8 Movies to Watch With Your Mom on Mother’s Day 2025

Our moms are our personal cheerleaders and they somehow always know when we need a hug. Mother's Day is just around the corner and if you're still looking for that perfect movie to watch with your mom, we've got your back.

From lighthearted comedies to heartbreaking dramas, this is a diverse list because we all know that every mom is different.

13 Going on 30 (2004): Time Travel & Growing Up

Genres: Coming-Of-Age, Comedy, Feel-Good Romance.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, 13 Going on 30 has 65% from critics and 71% from the audience.
• On IMDb, 13 Going on 30 is rated 6.3/10.

Jennifer Garner stars as Jenna Rink, a 13-year-old who magically wakes up in her 30-year-old body. It's a charming take on adolescence, finding yourself and realizing that maybe your parents weren't so clueless after all.

Available on Hoopla and Kanopy for free.

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005): Finding Strength

Genres: Biography, Drama.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio has 59% from critics and 74% from the audience.
• On IMDb, The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio is rated 7.2/10.

Julianne Moore brings to life the incredible true story of Evelyn Ryan, a mother of ten who kept her family afloat by winning jingle writing competitions.

The movie shows the lengths to which mothers will go for their children, while also reminding us that commitment can overcome seemingly impossible odds. Warning: may cause a lot of tears.

Available on Pluto TV for free with ads or Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

Brave (2012): Mother-Daughter Adventures in Medieval Scotland

Genres: Coming-Of-Age, Fairy Tale, Adventure.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Brave has 78% from critics and 75% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Brave is rated 7.1/10.

If you've ever gone through a rebellious phase, this Pixar classic might give you both a good laugh (and some perspective). Meet the fierce princess Merida as she challenges tradition and accidentally turns her mother into a bear.

Available on: Disney+, Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

Tumbleweeds (1999): Emotional Trip

Genres: Comedy, Drama.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Tumbleweeds has 82% from critics and 65% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Tumbleweeds is rated 6.7/10.

Meet Mary Jo Walker, a free-spirited mother who's made a habit of moving from town to town with her daughter. It's a story about finding stability in an unstable world and how our children can be our greatest teachers.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

Freaky Friday (2003): Body-Swap Chaos

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Freaky Friday has 88% from critics and 58% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Freaky Friday is rated 6.3/10.

Another classic on the list that never gets old. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are absolutely perfect as a mother-daughter duo who magically switch bodies. It's a hilarious and heartwarming adventure as they literally walk in each other's shoes.

Available on: Disney+, Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

Serial Mom (1994): Suburban Life With a Twist

Genres: Dark Comedy, Satire, Crime, Thriller.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Serial Mom has 63% from critics and 72% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Serial Mom is rated 6.8/10.

Beverly Sutphin is the perfect suburban mom who goes to hilarious extreme lengths to protect her family. This isn't your typical Mother's Day movie, but for families who appreciate offbeat humor, it's a riot.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Spectrum On Demand.

Changeling (2008): A Mother's Determination

Genres: Docudrama, True Crime, Mystery, Thriller.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Changeling has 62% from critics and 82% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Changeling is rated 7.7/10.

Angelina Jolie delivers a powerful performance in this true story of Christine Collins, a mother who refuses to accept the wrong child when police try to pass off another boy as her missing son. Set in 1920s Los Angeles, the film is both a period piece and a tribute to motherhood.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV, FlixFling.

Little Women (2019): Timeless Love

Genres: Coming-Of-Age, Period Drama, Romance.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Little Women has 95% from critics and 92% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Little Women is rated 7.8/10.

Greta Gerwig has outdone herself with this one. This adaptation of the classic feels both fresh and familiar. Following the four March sisters and their beloved Marmee, this version finds new depth in their relationships, dreams and duty, and the art of growing up while staying true to yourself.

Available on: Microsoft Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Spectrum On Demand.