Mother's Day: see tips for films about motherhood to watch on streaming

O Mothers Day It's one of those dates where sons and daughters want to be by their mothers' side and spend pleasant hours in their company.

after the traditional lunch with mothers which usually gathers family members at home or in restaurants, many continue to get together to enjoy the moment even more, be it talking, telling jokes, playing cards, remembering stories and even watching a film .

And when the subject is entertainment no matter the movie genre , there is no one who can resist them. Be in open television or through streaming services there are always those who mix comedy , laughter is good dose of emotion . If you have popcorn on the side, it becomes even more irresistible.

How about trying films with the theme “moms ” for this day? We selected some options. Check out!

• Perfect is the Mother | MAX and Amazon Prime Video

In comedy “Perfect is the Mother! “, three mothers exhausted by motherhood reach their limits and come together for a comical and revolutionary twist.

From the screenwriters of the “Hangover!” Jada Pinkett Smith (Gothan). Going through the same problems, moms come together on a journey of liberation.

• Stop! Otherwise Mom Shoots | YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV

“Stop! Otherwise Mom Shoots ” is a classic that mixes comedy and a good dose of police action. In it, detective Joe Bromowski (Sylvester Stallone) welcomes his mother Tutti (Estelle Getty) home, after breaking up with his girlfriend, Gwen Harper (JoBeth Williams), who is also his boss at the police department.

Wanting to “make life easier” for her son, the mother ends up irritating the police officer by criticizing and modifying his work clothes, washing his gun and unexpectedly getting involved with the criminal organization that the police are trying to infiltrate. The police officer's mother gets involved in intense shootings and participates in investigations with her daughter, who she insists on treating like an eternal child.

• My Mother is a Piece | Netflix, Globo Play and Amazon Prime Video

“My mother is a piece ” is a feature film immortalized by actor Paulo Gustavo in the role of Dona Hermínia, a middle-aged, retired and alone woman who is always trying to find something to do.

Mother of adult children, the protagonist is visibly bored, as she does not have a partner or formal job, despite the endless domestic chores. To deal with boredom, Hermínia spends her time venting to her elderly aunt, her gossipy neighbor and her confidant friend, in a comedy that is sure to make moms who choose to watch the film laugh.

• My Mother, My Daughter | YouTube

For those looking for a short film, the drama “My Mother, My Daughter” shows the routine of a mother with Alzheimer's (Eva Wilma) and her daughter (Helena Ranaldi) who faces many challenges in dealing with her mother's condition.

“When memories are lost, we have to start again every day, with love, because love is part of who we are and not what we remember”, says the film’s synopsis.

• My Mother | Amazon Prime Video

In “My mom” Margherita (Margherita Buy) is a film director who is about to start filming her new feature film, starring international star Barry Hughins (John Turturro).

At the same time, she needs to deal with several problems in her personal life, such as the end of a relationship, tensions with her teenage daughter and the illness of her mother (Giulia Lazzarini) who is admitted to the hospital in a terminal condition.

• A Possible Dream | MAX

Based on a true story, this moving film chronicles the inspiring journey of a homeless young man who finds support and love in a foster family.

Sandra Bullock plays Leigh Anne Tuohy, a courageous mother who opens her heart and home to teenager Michael Oher, played by Quinton Aaron. Together, they overcome adversity and challenges, proving that love and determination can transform lives. “The Possible Dream” is a powerful celebration of family, unconditional love and a mother’s ability to make a difference in a child’s life.

• Cross Stories | Star+

Based on the best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett and featuring Viola Davis as the protagonist, this film set in the 1960s in the southern United States, portrays the lives of courageous women who defy the social norms of the time.

The story revolves around a young writer who documents the stories of black women who work as maids for white families. “Cross Stories” is a powerful celebration of friendship, empathy and the strength of women, especially mothers, who fight for a better future for their children.