11 Movies For Mothers to Watch With Their Sons
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A mama's relationship with her son is an important one, and though there aren't many movies for kids in which their relationship is the ultimate storyline, we rounded up 11 that either touch upon that mother-son bond or are family classics that your little guy will love — and that you will love watching with him.
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These Are the 12 Movies From the '90s That You Should Watch With Your Kids
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The Blind Side
NFL star Michael Oher became an All-American football player — but not without struggle and hardship. Taken in by Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her family, "Big Mike" learns what it's like to be part of a family and to work toward big dreams.
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The Lego Movie
Emmet, an "ordinary" Lego construction worker, is suddenly identified as "extraordinary" and must save the Lego universe with the help of his friends. No mamas in this one, but it's a fun movie that you and your son can both enjoy because, like the movie's mantra states, "Everything is awesome!"
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Forrest Gump
Though this classic film is perhaps for an older audience, Forrest's journey through life that started with a loving foundation from his mother (Sally Field) is an important one. Despite her son being "different," this mama wouldn't let anyone hold Forrest (Tom Hanks) back from being the person he wanted to be.
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Stepmom
When Jackie Harrison (Susan Sarandon) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, she comes to terms with her ex-husband's new wife (Julia Roberts) mothering her two children. A truly moving and emotional film, Stepmom celebrates a family dealing with the cards they've been dealt in the best way they can.
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The Lion King
One of the few Disney movies with a living mother, The Lion King is a classic film that tells the story of a young lion cub dealing with the tragic death of his father and how he eventually steps up to protect his family from danger.
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
In the devastating aftermath of 9/11, a young boy sets out to solve a mystery he believes has been left for him by his father (Tom Hanks) before he died. Nine-year-old Oskar sets out on a journey that teaches him a lot about himself, his family, and life both before and after loss.
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Finding Neverland
Finding Neverland is the story of J.M. Barrie (Johnny Depp) and the family that inspired him to write Peter Pan. This movie demonstrates the importance of imagination and proves that maybe — no matter how old you are — you never truly have to grow up.
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I Had One Baby in the US and One Abroad. This Is What I Wish Americans Knew.
When I first told a fellow American about my 12-month maternity leave in Canada, she raised her eyebrows: "Not paid though, right?" Paid parental leave was a reality my friends back home couldn't comprehend.
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101 Dalmations
When her 15 puppies are taken by Cruella De Vil, a ruthless villain, Perdita must find them before it's too late and they're gone forever, while her humans, Roger and Anita, do the same. Both mothers do everything in their power to save the puppies and prove that a mama will do anything for her babies (and fur babies).
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Based off the classic children's book of the same name, this movie is about a family that seems to have bad luck following them, and only them. Full of laughs and silliness, this movie shows how a family can stick together to make the best of a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green
When a childless couple finds a young boy with vines growing from his feet in their kitchen, calling them "Mom" and "Dad," Jim and Cindy Green (Jennifer Garner) are thrown into parenthood in the most unexpected way. Over time, this curious boy Timothy teaches them about being parents and raising a child, regardless of how it is he became theirs in the first place.
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The Fox and the Hound
When little Tod the fox is orphaned as a baby, he gets taken in by not only a mama owl but a human mom as well. Tod grows up with overwhelming love from the mother figures in his life, which helps him to make tough decisions as he gets older, as well as understand the importance of friendship and love.