Best Movies for Mums

Have a couple of hours by yourself and want to spend it doing something extra special? Why not hit the movie store and rent something that isn’t animated, that isn’t rated G and that does not feature the music of Randy Newman? Grab your most comfy pair of pj’s and your cosiest blanket and cuddle up on the couch with some of the best movies for mums!

The Women

Looking for a movie that does not feature a single male? Then this is it. The Women follows the lives of several different female friends as they try to uncover the truth behind their best friend’s husband affair. Featuring Meg Ryan, Debra Messing and Jade Pinkett Smith.

Bridget Jones Diary

Who doesn’t love Bridget Jones? She is quirky, clever and oh so imperfect on so many levels. She drinks, she smokes, she speaks her mind and she manages to have a ball doing it. Starring Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant.

Titanic

Fall in love with Leonardo as he and Kate Winslet take on back in time on the Titanic. Poor artist Leo falls in love with the beautiful and wealthy Kate. Don’t forget the tissues for the ending after all, the boat sinks!

The Notebook

Another tear jerking love story featuring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling takes us on a journey back in time as two young lovers meet, fall in love and are soon separated by their social differences. Starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling.

Pride and Prejudice

Take a walk down memory lane with the movie version of Jane Austen’s classic.  Starring Keira Knightley as the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and Matthew Macfadyen as the proud Mr. Darcy.

Love Story

An oldie but goodie features a timeless love affair of two college students with a heartbreaking ending. Grab the tissues with this one. Starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw.

50 First Dates

A feel good movie about falling in love, over and over again. Henry Roth must continue to convince Lucy that he is worthy of a second date day after day as Lucy suffers from short term memory loss. Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Another beauty starring the likes of these two comedic lovers is The Wedding Singer.

You’ve Got Mail

Another Meg Ryan classic. This time she is falling in love online all the while balancing her busy business life. Starring Tom Hanks and Greg Kinnear as well.

Sex and the City

For the ultimate indulgence in shoes, sex and shopping, then you can’t go wrong with Sex and the City. For even more glamour, check out the sequel. Follow Carrie and the gals through the fast paced world of New York, down the aisle and all the way to Dubai in the second one. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Kim Cattrell.

Sleepless in Seattle

Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks star in this romantic classic about how a recently widowed man and single woman finding love through a radio talk show.

Dirty Dancing

What is it about this movie? Is it the tight jean clad Patrick Swayze, the sexy dance moves, the beautiful setting or the classic songs? Whatever it is, Dirty Dancing hits all the moves. Starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.

PS I Love You

Grab the tissues for this one as the movie starts off with a tear jerker as a young window discovers that her late husband has left her messages to help her move on from his passing. Starring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler.

Pretty Woman

If you’re looking for something a little lighter on the emotions, then rewind to the early 90’s and enjoy some good ol’ fashion escort fun as Richard Gere falls head over heels in love with Julia Roberts, in all her prostitute glory.

Of course this isn’t the be-all-end-all list. There are plenty of other great movies out there to take you away for a couple of hours and to let you bask in the love of others, to shed a tear for the heartbreak of others and to relate to the misfortunes of others. Some other excellent movies to pick up include When Harry Met Sally, The Vow, How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, The Princess Bride, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Sweet November, Sweet Home Alabama and Gone with the Wind.