Kramer vs. Kramer
Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander
After his wife leaves him, a work-obsessed Manhattan advertising executive is forced to learn long-neglected parenting skills, but a heated custody battle over the couple's young son deepens the wounds left by the separation.
Why you'll love it
A poignant drama exploring the complexities of motherhood, marriage dissolution, and emotional connection as a dedicated mother fights for custody while rediscovering her identity.
Terms of Endearment
Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson
Widow Aurora Greenway juggles her own struggles with a new romantic interest while trying to sort out the emotional problems of her daughter who's married to a philandering husband.
Why you'll love it
An emotionally rich film following a mother-daughter relationship across decades, interweaving romantic entanglements with profound maternal love and vulnerability.
Steel Magnolias
Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field
A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold.
Why you'll love it
A touching ensemble drama centered on strong maternal bonds and female relationships, with romantic subplots woven through the lives of Southern women supporting each other through life's challenges.
About a Boy
Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette
Will, who attends single parent meetings to woo women, meets Marcus, a troubled 12-year-old boy. As they become friends, Will learns to be responsible while he helps Marcus with his studies.
Why you'll love it
A charming romantic comedy exploring an unconventional bond between a carefree bachelor and a devoted single mother, blending humor with genuine emotional growth and connection.
The Holiday
Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law
Amanda lives in LA and is a movie trailer editor. Iris lives in Surrey and is a journalist. The two decide to swap houses for two weeks at Christmas - both trying to forget their troubled love lives, until love finds them anyways.
Why you'll love it
Two women escape their lives and find romance and healing, with one character navigating single motherhood while discovering love and self-worth during a holiday abroad.
Mommie Dearest
Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest
The abusive and traumatic adoptive upbringing of Christina Crawford at the hands of her mother, screen queen Joan Crawford, is depicted.
Why you'll love it
A controversial drama depicting the intense and troubled relationship between actress Joan Crawford and her daughter, exploring the dark side of maternal obsession and control (R-rated).
Postcards from the Edge
Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid
A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she is forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.
Why you'll love it
A witty and touching film about a recovering addict and her famous mother navigating their complicated relationship, with elements of romance and personal redemption.
What Happens in Vegas
Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry
A man and a woman are compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. At stake is a large amount of money.
Why you'll love it
A lighthearted romantic comedy featuring mature characters navigating love and relationships with humor, featuring themes of rekindled romance and second chances.
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Sandra Bullock, Ellen Burstyn, Fionnula Flanagan
After years of mother-daughter tension, Siddalee receives a scrapbook detailing the wild adventures of the "Ya-Yas", her mother's girlhood friends.
Why you'll love it
A multigenerational story exploring complex mother-daughter relationships, female friendships, and romantic histories that shape women's identities across decades.
Nights in Rodanthe
Diane Lane, Richard Gere, Christopher Meloni
A doctor, who is travelling to see his estranged son, sparks with an unhappily married woman at a North Carolina inn.
Why you'll love it
A mature romance between a divorced mother finding unexpected love during a transformative weekend getaway that explores second chances and emotional rekindling.