When it comes to movies for Mother's Day, Julia Roberts rules!  'Mother's Day' is a new movie playing this Mother's Day weekend in the Binghamton area and stars Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and you guessed it, Julia Roberts.  While this movie is receiving mixed reviews, I really don't know how it could be that bad with a cast that features these three beauties.

But if you want to play it safe, you can always stream your favorite, make a giant bowl of popcorn and watch one of these proven favorites that have stood the test of time.

Here are 5 favorites that Mom should love to watch with you this weekend:

  1. Steel Magnolias -- This staple from 1989 stars Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine and yes, Julia Roberts.  It's great fun to watch this all-star cast in this classic Mother's Day movie.  Olympia Dukakis is outstanding!
  2. Mrs. Doubtfire -- Sally Field may not be the perfect Mom in this comedy classic but Robin Williams sure makes her think about it.  It's really too bad Robin never got to make a sequel to Mrs. Doubtfire, but we are so lucky to have him at his best in this cheerful Mother's Day favorite.
  3. Terms of Endearment -- Shirley McClain and Debra Winger star in this Oscar-winning mother-daughter classic.
  4. Step Mom -- This Julia Roberts favorite also stars Susan Sarandon and Ed Harris. Excellent writing, cast and acting make this a Mom favorite.
  5. Dumbo -- There are very few Disney favorites where the Mom survives and thrives. 'Dumbo' is that movie and it's so short in length, you can almost do this as a double feature.  If you haven't seen it in a while, Mother's Day would be a good day to see just how wonderful it is.  A true animated classic with a powerful message.

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