Movies about real motherhood that you should see before becoming a mother 2026

Now that the premiere of the third and final season of that gem in series form is just around the corner, which is Look What You Have Done, the fiction written, directed and starring Berto Romero in which fatherhood is almost another protagonist, we have wondered if there were films in the cinema that were also highly recommended for future mothers and fathers.

It is not necessary that they be as good as the aforementioned series by the Catalan comedian, but they do have to leave an interesting residue, also beyond the genre in which they fall. And, it's no surprise, there are. Wow if there are. Some will seem better than others, but we have put together a selection of titles that will at least do their bit to prepare you for the exciting and extraordinary experience that you will soon experience firsthand.

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We promise that not all of them will make you cry or leave you worried, far from it. What you were missing if you are pregnant, right? There is some drama because her way of dealing with motherhood is very interesting and because it also has its hard part and should be made visible as much as the kind and pretty face. But there are also exciting, sensitive, ultimately beautiful stories, and other funny ones, because motherhood, you will see when the time comes, also leaves scenes worthy of the best comedies. Formulas that will bring you the friendliest side but also the one that may be the most complete, so that you can have the complete picture of what is coming now that you are going to be a mother.

Furthermore, with the excuse of watching a movie that deals with motherhood, we guarantee that in many cases you will enjoy a great movie. For example, one of those brilliant performances by Charlize Theron, a film highly recognized by critics, Patricia Arquette, and also a couple of classics that you have already seen at some time, although this, the time before motherhood, is the ideal time to see them because your look at them will be different.

Prepare the popcorn now that you can still spend two hours in front of the television without interruptions and press play!

tully

This contemporary film, from 2018, directed by Jason Reitman, is worth it because it deals openly with postpartum depression. And on top of that he does it in the body and mind of an immeasurable Charlize Theron, who always improves any script.

Boyhood

It took Richard Linklater twelve years to film this film about how a divorced mother raises her son exclusively. Patricia Arquette is huge, so much so that she won all the most important awards in the film industry in 2015 in her category, and the film is one of those that you have to see at least once in your life. Nothing better than doing it right before becoming a mother.

Little Miss Sunshine

A cult film for many people who have it among their all-time favorites, the story of the Hoovers is a wonderful film. Peculiar family, with a mother overwhelmed by all the problems that accumulate in her family, and the little daughter eager to participate in a beauty contest on the other side of the country. An unforgettable road trip begins there.

Juno

Pregnant at the age of 16 by a classmate who neglects him, Juno decides to have and give up her son for adoption. This is how this film begins, treating motherhood from a different point of view, really interesting whether you are going to be a mother soon or if you have no intention of being one.

look who's talking

After so many movies, but all with dramatic overtones, it was time to suddenly change gears, and we couldn't think of a better movie to do it with than Look Who's Talking. Don't tell me you haven't seen this hilarious movie from 1989 starring Kristie Alley and John Travolta. It's one of those movies you could watch on loop to make up for a bad day. Without great pretensions, it will make you laugh out loud.

like life itself

Having children changes your life a lot. It's like that. It is almost always for the better, but change, change. And that is exactly what this film tells in which the couple played by Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel take care of the little daughter of their best friends, victims of an accident. Again, a film in which the focus matters more than its quality.

bad mothers

This movie starring Mila Kunis may have lowered the level of the list, but the list needed to lower the level of intensity again. In addition, it is always good to find references that help you lower your demands as a mother, and this fiction does it. The message it sends to the viewer is very worthwhile, especially if you are going to be a mother (or father) soon.

stay by my side

We continue with the classics of the late 20th century although back to the drama with this story starring two Hollywood heavyweights: Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts. The film deals with the relationship between a mother and her relationship with their father's new partner, another of those topics that will never cease to be topical in the family environment.

Ladybird

Not everything is going to be movies about the first stages of motherhood on this list. We have also made room for stories about adolescence, and Lady Bird is the most suitable for it. How difficult it is to find mother-daughter balance at this stage is perfectly expressed by this film directed by Greta Gerwig - Little Women - nominated for an Oscar for best film.

welcome home

Few people know this sensitive story directed by David Trueba in 2006, which was brought to life by Alejo Sauras and Pilar López de Ayala. One of those beautiful movies that is a pleasure to see when a baby is on the way. Highly recommended if you are going to be a mother soon.