Room
Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers
A little boy is held captive in a room with his mother since his birth, so he has never known the world outside.
Why you'll love it
A gripping tale of a mother and her son who escape from captivity, showcasing the bond between them and the challenges they face in the outside world.
The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, it follows a father's struggle to provide for his son while facing homelessness, emphasizing the sacrifices of parenthood.
The Florida Project
Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem Dafoe
A single mother and the manager of a roadside motel do their utmost to maintain the innocence of a six-year-old girl's life.
Why you'll love it
The film portrays the struggles of a young mother living in a budget motel near Disney World, highlighting the challenges of motherhood.
Lady Bird
Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts
A fiercely independent teenager tries to make her own way in the world while wanting to get out of her hometown of Sacramento, California, and to get away from her complicated mother and recently-unemployed father.
Why you'll love it
A coming-of-age story that explores the complex relationship between a mother and her daughter during the teenage years.
Tully
Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Ron Livingston
A struggling mother of three forms an unexpected bond with the night nanny hired to help with her newborn baby.
Why you'll love it
A darkly comedic look at motherhood, focusing on the struggles of a mother of three and her relationship with a night nanny.