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Best Mother’s Day movies – and the top ways to watch!
March 5, 2025-4 min read
Mum would never admit it, but all she really wants this Mother’s Day is a relaxing afternoon on the couch, with the TV all to herself. She’s dreaming of having her feet up (or soaking in a foot spa!), watching a heartwarming flick on the big screen, turning up the sound, and indulging in a mocktail or two. Heaven! Lucky for you, we’ve got everything you need to make all her dreams come true!
From the 10 best Mother’s Day movies to watch to the best TVs and projectors to screen them on, this go-to-guide has everything you need to put a smile on Mum’s face – and earn you favourite-child status. We’ve even sorted the snacks!
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Best TVs For A Mother’s Day Movie
Mum deserves the best and when it comes to TVs, that means a massive screen (we’re talking a minimum of 85 inches) with next-gen visuals.“You can’t beat OLED for picture-perfect viewing in any room,” says John Milonas, The Good Guys Buyer – Televisions. “Every tiny pixel is self-lit, so there’s no need for backlighting. And if you really want to make this Mother’s Day special, spoil her with a Quantum Dot OLED screen for an unmatched explosion of true colour.”
“If you really want to make this Mother’s Day special, spoil her with a Quantum Dot OLED screen for an unmatched explosion of true colour.
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LG 65" OLED EVO C5 AI UHD 4K Smart TV
Sony 65" BRAVIA 8 4K OLED Google TV
TV With A Twist
Looking to gift her a full cinematic experience… in the great outdoors? You’ll need a portable projector for that! The latest projectors offer breathtaking pictures and sound and can move around your house or go anywhere with you for an instant movie night.
Don’t Forget The Snacks!
It’s not a Mother’s Day movie marathon without drinks and nibbles. An airfryer is perfect for crispy bites in minutes (spinach and feta triangles anyone?); and with an ice cream maker, you can whip up some homemade choc tops for Mum!
Best Movies To Watch This Mother’s Day
Now that you’ve nailed the snacks and Mum’s home theatre set-up, it’s time to cue up some heartwarming Mother’s Day movies.
1. Otherhood
Feeling forgotten on Mother's Day, three best friends travel to New York City to surprise and reconnect with their adult sons. The feel-good family comedy explores their journey as they redefine their roles as friends, spouses and mothers.
2. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
The toe-tapping sequel picks up five years after the events of Mamma Mia! (2008) as Sophie learns more about her mother's past while she prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna.
3. Downton Abbey: A New Era
The latest instalment in the delightful Downton franchise sees the Crawley family travel to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa.
4. Something’s Gotta Give
You couldn’t pick two more incompatible people to put under one roof but when Harry, an ageing Casanova, and acclaimed playwright Erica find themselves forced to share a home, hilarity, and maybe something more, evolves.
5. Mother’s Day
An all-star cast featuring Jennifer Anniston, Julia Roberts and Kate Hudson portray the lives of several mothers, whose personal issues intertwine in the lead up to Mother's Day.
6. Stepmom
Julia Roberts stars as Isabel, newly engaged to Luke, who has two children with his former wife, Jackie (Susan Sarandon). Jackie can’t stand Isabel, until the unthinkable happens. Have the tissues ready.
7. Terms of Endearment
A time-honoured classic, this film tracks 30 years of ups and downs between mother and daughter, Emma and Aurora, as they help each other deal with problems and find joy amidst their struggles.
8. Mothers and Daughters
Watch through the eyes of a pregnant photographer as she captures motherhood on film, and grapples with her relationship with her own estranged mum.
9. Freaky Friday
Fun for the whole family! Things take a hilarious turn when Tess and her willful daughter, Anna, switch bodies and are forced to live each other's lives.
10. Little Women, 2019
Director Greta Gerwig’s take on the beloved book of the same title follows the coming of age of the March sisters – four young women, each determined to live life on her own terms.
Ready to deck Mum out with the best TV or projector for Mother’s Day? Head in-store or online at The Good Guys today for the biggest brands, the best prices and expert advice on best TV and audio tech for a blockbusting movie night at home.
