Movie Moms

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Everyone and their mother will love this list of of movies with memorable "cine-mamas." Whether offering kids a hug, a shoulder to cry on, or an important lesson about growing up, there are few characters as compelling as a good movie mom. Mothers come in all shapes and sizes -- animal moms, single moms, superhero moms, stepmoms, adoptive moms, and every other type of mom you can think of -- and this list includes some of our favorites. Watch one of these heartwarming movies on Mother's Day or for your next family movie night. For more parent-kid bonding, try our Best Father-Daughter Movies and TV Moms We Love lists.

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Tiger Family Trip Poster Image
MOVIE

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Tiger Family Trip

age 3+

More kid-friendly entertainment from inquisitive tiger cub.

2017 NR (51 minutes)
Migration Movie Poster: A mallard holding two smaller ducks and a chipmunk stands in a sea of yellow rubber ducky toys.
MOVIE

Migration

age 6+

Funny animated adventure is just ducky; some peril, threats.

2023 PG (83 minutes)
The Sound of Music Movie Poster: Maria stands in a meadow, her arms outstretched, and the children behind her
MOVIE

The Sound of Music

age 6+

Outstanding family classic has glorious music.

1965 G (174 minutes)
Onward Poster Image
MOVIE

Onward

age 7+

Original, heartfelt sibling adventure about love and loss.

2020 PG (102 minutes)
Spy Kids Poster Image
MOVIE

Spy Kids

age 7+

Just the right combination of fantasy and comedy.

2001 PG (88 minutes)
The Parent Trap Movie Poster: Two smiling girls, each holding their face, with film scenes above them.
MOVIE

The Parent Trap

age 7+

Delightful, family-friendly remake has smoking, drinking.

1999 PG (127 minutes)
Akeelah and the Bee Movie Poster: Akeelah stands at a microphone in a pink shirt, with various other characters' faces above her
MOVIE

Akeelah and the Bee

age 8+

Inspiring drama about a young spelling champ has swearing.

2006 PG (112 minutes)
Brave Poster Image
MOVIE

Brave

age 8+

Mother-daughter princess tale has some very scary scenes.

2012 PG (100 minutes)
Dora and the Lost City of Gold Poster Image
MOVIE

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

age 8+

Quirky, aged-up adventure has positive messages.

2019 PG (102 minutes)
Freakier Friday movie poster: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, face to face against a split purple and green background
MOVIE

Freakier Friday

age 8+

Shenanigans ensue in four-way body-swapping sequel.

2025 PG (111 minutes)
Freaky Friday movie poster: Daughter Anna wears a business suit and mom Tess in punk rock plaid skirt, electric guitar
MOVIE

Freaky Friday

age 8+

Mother-daughter switch is fun comedic chaos.

2003 PG (95 minutes)
Incredibles 2 Poster Image
MOVIE

Incredibles 2

age 8+

Terrific, action-packed superhero sequel was worth the wait.

2018 PG (118 minutes)
The Incredibles movie poster: The Incredibles family in superhero costumes on red background
MOVIE

The Incredibles

age 8+

Story of superhero family has violence, positive messages.

2004 PG (105 minutes)
The Princess Diaries Poster Image
MOVIE

The Princess Diaries

age 8+

Sweet tale about growing up is terrific fun for families.

2001 G (115 minutes)
The Wild Robot: Movie Poster. Robot Roz peers through vegetation
MOVIE

The Wild Robot

age 8+

Beautiful, heartwarming adaptation with moments of peril.

2024 PG (101 minutes)
Yes Day Poster Image
MOVIE

Yes Day

age 8+

Book-based family comedy mixes silly fun, positive messages.

2021 PG (129 minutes)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Movie Poster Image: Miles Morales as Spider-Man
MOVIE

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

age 9+

Excellent, intense adventure has thrills, humor, heart.

2018 PG (116 minutes)
Where the Wild Things Are Poster Image
MOVIE

Where the Wild Things Are

age 9+

Sometimes-dark adaptation focuses on friendship, loneliness.

2009 PG (100 minutes)
Chicken for Linda! Movie Poster: Linda sits, while her shocked mother, Paulette, stares at a flying chicken
MOVIE

Chicken for Linda!

age 10+

Offbeat animated comedy has language, intense moments.

2024 NR (76 minutes)
Confetti Movie Poster: Helen and Lan Chen's faces are at the top, while Meimei is below, surrounded by a cloud of letters
MOVIE

Confetti

age 10+

Small, touching drama about a young girl with dyslexia.

2021 NR (86 minutes)
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