5 Must-See Films for a Movie Mania Memorable Day With Your Mom

Okay, so I missed Mother’s Day… but hey, moms deserve more than just one day, right? These top 5 movies are perfect for making it up to her.

5. Mars Needs Moms (2011)

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Oh shoot it’s about to get intergalactic up in here!! Directed by Simon Wells comes Mars Needs Moms.  The film follows a young kid, Milo, annoyed by his mother's nagging, who must save her when aliens kidnap her and take her to Mars. Will Milo be able to save her from being the Martians' mother? One of the pros of the film is the stellar cast.  The Addams Family alum, Joan Cusack, plays Milo’s mother, and Family Guy alum  Seth Green as the main protagonist, Milo.  Critics of the film, such as Metacritic, hail it as “The perfect family film in every way”. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed over 21.6 million domestically and  39 million worldwide.

4. Freaky Friday (2003)

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Remember when mom used to say, “Take a look from someone else's perspective.”? This film takes it literally. From director  Mark Waters comes the film Freaky Friday.  The film follows rebellious Anna, played by Parent Trap alum Lindsey Lohan, and her mother  Tess,  portrayed by Halloween alum Jamie Lee Curtis, always never see eye to eye. With a splash of mysterious fortune cookies, they switch bodies. Will they switch back in time? One of the film's best qualities is the storytelling aspect.  In the film, we see Tess’s tougher, stricter exterior wane and become more fun, understanding towards her daughter.  Critics of the film, such as IGN, hail it as “a pleasant surprise”. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed over 110 million dollars domestically and 160 million worldwide. Are y’all ready for Freakier Friday coming to us this August 2025?

3. Because I Said So (2007)

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With the idea mother “almost”, knows best comes the film Because I Said So.   Directed by Michael Leahman, the story follows a meddling mother, Daphne, played by  First Wives Club alum Dianne Keaton, and her frustrated free-spirited daughter, Mae, played by  Coyote Ugly alum Piper  Perabo. One of the pros of this film is the comedy.  One of my favorite lines is, “God couldn’t be everywhere, so he invented mothers”.  Critics of this film, such as  The Rom Com Catalog, hail it, “a good cast with a script that hits all the expected beats”. According to Box Office Mojo,  the film grossed over 42 million dollars domestically and 69 million dollars internationally. 

2. Bad Moms (2016)

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Loud, boisterous, and fun. I'm definitely on board !!. From the minds of directors Jon Lucas and Scott Moore comes Bad Moms.  The film follows three overworked and under appreciated mothers finally letting loose and being unapologetically their authentic selves.  One of the pros is an equally funny and powerhouse cast.   Stars ranging from That’s 70 Show alum Mila Kunis who plays Amy, Frozen alum Kristen  Bell plays Kiki and lastly,  Step Brothers alum Kathryn Hahn plays Carla.  Critics of the film, such as Cinema from the Spectrum, praise the film, “Kunis, Hahn, and Bell having their best moments together make everything work”. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed 133 million domestically and 183 million dollars internationally.

1. Mamma Mia (2008)

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What happens when a free-spirited mother and hotelier, Donna, on the Greek Islands, meets her three possible suitors of paternity?  Pure madness in a musical bliss adorned with 70’s glam band ABBA. From director  Phyllida Lloyd comes Mamma Mia. Come on, you can’t do a musical film without some iconic actors. Ranging from Death Becomes Her alum Meryl Streep, who plays Donna, and Mean Girls alum Amanda Seyfried.  Critics of the film, such as the New York Times, hailing it as “ a lot of fun”. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed 144 million dollars domestically and 614 million dollars internationally.