Little Miss Sunshine
Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear
A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.
Why you'll love it
A quirky family road trip to a beauty pageant highlights the bond between a mother and her daughter, filled with humor and heartfelt moments.
The Way Way Back
Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney
Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.
Why you'll love it
A coming-of-age story about a shy teenager who finds friendship and confidence during a summer vacation with his mother and her boyfriend.
A Simple Favor
Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding
Stephanie is a single mother with a parenting vlog who befriends Emily, a secretive upper-class woman who has a child at the same elementary school. When Emily goes missing, Stephanie takes it upon herself to investigate.
Why you'll love it
A stylish thriller that explores the complexities of friendship and motherhood, set against the backdrop of a summer in a picturesque town.
The Parent Trap
Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson
Identical twins Annie and Hallie, separated at birth and each raised by one of their biological parents, discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make a plan to bring their wayward parents back together.
Why you'll love it
A fun and heartwarming story about twin sisters who reunite during a summer camp and plot to bring their divorced parents back together.
Mamma Mia!
Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried
Independent hotelier Donna is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile, spirited bride-to-be Sophie invites three men from her mother's past in order to discern which is her biological father.
Why you'll love it
Set on a beautiful Greek island, this musical showcases a mother-daughter relationship during a summer wedding, filled with joy and nostalgia.