Mothers, what does this word suggest, Love, care, wisdom, food, cleanliness a little scolding and everything that you need when you go back home. Every year while scrolling through the calendar to mark the days I look forward to, I never forget to mark the second Sunday of May and when the calendar’s page turn to May my mind automatically starts planning for things that would make my mum happy.
So if you also do all this, then you better know that there is nothing better than watching a good movie with your mother that arouses the feeling of love between mother and children. Here is a list of Top 10 Best Mother’s Day Movies that will make up your day.
So on the coming Mother’s Day, get up prepare breakfast for your mother, spend the whole day pampering her with manicure, pedicure and a facial massage. Then clean up the house and order the food for lunch then after a good nap, cuddle up with your mother on the couch and end the day with a good movie. Well that’s how I plan it… but I am sure you can do it better!!!
10) Stella Dallas
This ‘Oldie Goldie’ movie was created in 1937. The story revolves around the sacrifice of a mother for her daughter. Stella after getting divorce from her husband finds out that her daughter feels ashamed of her mother while moving in the high class so she leaves her daughter to give her a better life. This heart touching tale of a mother’s sacrifice will surely put you and your mum in a lovable mood.
9) Chocolat
Besides diamonds, chocolate is surely a woman’s best friend. So obviously for a mother and daughter, this movie is perfect on mother’s day. The story is about a chocolatier and her daughter who moves into a French town with strict traditions. The film throws light on the strength of a woman, who changes the society despite strong opposition.
8) Whip It
This comedy-drama shows the upbringing and changes that a family has to go through when the children grow up. The mother’s dream is shattered because her daughter, instead of becoming a nice pageant girl gets into a roller derby league.
7) The Sound of Music
The film proves that it is not necessary that a woman has a blood relation of mother with the children; the natural motherly instincts still makes her a great mother. The whole story of how a mother comforts the children is a great deal to watch on mother’s day.
6) Mrs. Miniver
The film shows the life of a middle-class family striving to live normally in the World War II times. The mother plays a vital role in the life of the whole family and protects her children like a hen on her eggs. She knows that she has to keep herself calm and poise so that her children do not get scared. You will sure feel proud of your mother after this film.
5) Step Mom
This film will not just move your mom but also make you cry when it reveals that how a mom thinks of her children even when she is fighting with a life threatening disease like cancer. The mother teaches the new stepmother-to-be, who is not that kind and nurturing, how to be a good mother. You will sure want to cuddle up next to your mum and thank her for what she has been doing silently for you.
4) Forrest Gump
This comedy-drama will make up the day for you and your mommy. The story is of a not-so-intelligent boy who loves his mother more than anything. Forrest floats through the life easily only by remembering the lessons taught by his mother and using them in his own life. So the movie shows the whole circle of learning and teaching between mom and son. So we hope that at the end you will get few words of wisdom and may be a little culinary treat from your mom.
3) The Incredibles
If you and your mum like animated movies, then go for ‘The Incredibles’. A superhero family consisting of Father, Mother, a daughter and a son try tries to keep their powers undercover, but due to a threat from a villain they have to use their abilities to save the world. During all this the father gets imprisoned by the villain. The mother has to help her husband but at the same time keep her children comfortable and out of danger. The story shows the brilliance and valor of a mother which comes into play as soon as the family gets in danger.
2) Steel Magnolias
This comedy-drama is going to give you and your mother a full dose of laughter and few tears throughout the 117 minutes. The film focuses on the mother’s love for her daughter who is suffering from diabetes. And the way she tries to comfort her daughter throughout her life including the time when she gets a diabetic attack on her wedding day and the day she is diagnosed with renal failure. It shows how a mother is ready to keep it all together and works in a composed, strong yet worried manner to soothe the pain of her daughter. After watching the movie you will surely want to hug your mother tight and tell her that no matter how old you get, you always need you mum.
1) Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich is the latest addition to the list of best mother’s day movies. It is a biographical film that shows the struggle of a woman who is also the mother of three. The role of Erin Brockovich is played by Julia Roberts. The film was nominated as the Best Film. The film is about an unemployed mother who finds a job in a law firm. Later she gets the case of a place where the water is contaminated with carcinogens and works hard and digs deep into the matter to bring the people to justice. The reason why your mom will love this? Well it is simple, the movie is about a strong woman who knows that she has to win and move over all the obstacles to earn a better future for her children.