Mother's Day (2016)

Celebrate the one day that connects us all

Mother's Day (2016) poster

Sandy is a stressed-out, single mom who learns that her ex-husband is marrying a younger woman. Her friend Jesse's parents don't know that she has a family or that her sister, Gabi is married to a woman. Jesse's friend, Kristin, is juggling motherhood of a toddler, a patient boyfriend who keeps proposing, and searching for her biological mother. Bradley is a widower who's trying to raise two daughters on his own, while Miranda is too busy with her career to worry about children. When their respective problems intersect and start coming to a head, the Mother's Day holiday takes on a special meaning for all.

Director: Garry Marshall
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc Costanzo, Sharon Costanzo, John Debney
Cinematography: Charles Minsky
Editing: Bruce Green, Robert Malina
Production: Rice Films, GulfStream Pictures, May Day Movies, Triad Film Works, Beatnik Films, Capacity Pictures, Open Road Films, PalmStar Media, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $49M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning

Keywords

holiday, female friendship, remarriage, interracial marriage, single mother, divorcee, widower, single father, biological mother, parents, ex-husband ex-wife relationship, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, mother's day, motherhood, difficult parents

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother's Day about?
Sandy is a stressed-out, single mom who learns that her ex-husband is marrying a younger woman. Her friend Jesse's parents don't know that she has a family or that her sister, Gabi is married to a woman. Jesse's friend, Kristin, is juggling motherhood of a toddler, a patient boyfriend who keeps proposing, and searching for her biological mother. Bradley is a widower who's trying to raise two daughters on his own, while Miranda is too busy with her career to worry about children. When their respective problems intersect and start coming to a head, the Mother's Day holiday takes on a special meaning for all.
Who directed Mother's Day?
Mother's Day was directed by Garry Marshall.
Who stars in Mother's Day?
Mother's Day stars Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Jason Sudeikis, Sarah Chalke, Britt Robertson.
How long is Mother's Day?
Mother's Day has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Mother's Day?
Mother's Day is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Mother's Day?
Mother's Day had a budget of $25M.
How much did Mother's Day gross?
Mother's Day grossed $49M worldwide.
Where was Mother's Day produced?
Mother's Day was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Mother's Day?
The themes of Mother's Day include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.