Today is Mother’s Day, a day to honor to all the beautiful, strong and protective women in the world. It got me thinking about the many examples of matriarchs in the movies. Today’s question is, who is your favourite mother in film? With such a wide array of choices from countless genres and so many talented and caring women who have populate the cinematic universe, I expect to get a very diverse response. So if you have an opinion please give it.
vinnieh 
My pick is Sally Field in Forrest Gump. She plays the character so well and is just overall likeable.
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That’s such an excellent choice.
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Damn, that is a good one. And the suggestion I originally had! lol. Time to think of another classic. . .
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I’m going for Anjelica Houston in The Grifters, for very different reasons from those mentioned by TheMarckoguy. A more complex and morally mixed up lady it would be hard to find.
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I’ts been a while since I last saw that film, but Huston was just amazing from what I remember.
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I’m torn between Sarah Connor fierce tiger Mom or noble loving Marmee from Little Women
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Both excellent choices, Connor for her protective and fierce personality, and Marmee for her warmth and depth.
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Susan Sarandon in Lorenzo’s Oil and Sally Fields in Steel Magnolias
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Nice choices Marta. I know Steel Magnolias is supposed to be a chick flick, but I’ll admit I cried watching some of it.
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Got to go with Ann-Margaret as the Mum in ‘Tommy’. Not a great role perhaps, but she looked so good!
Good idea, V. Should be an appealing post today.
Regards, Pete.
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She mostly certainly did look amazing. Thanks for commenting Pete.
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Michelle Pfeiffer in One Fine Day.
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Thanks Paul, you gotta have Michelle Pfeiffer on any movie related answer.
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great question – Lucille Ball in Yours, Mine and Ours, Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music or Ellen Burstyn in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore would be my choices
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You can always be relied upon for excellent movie related choices Rob.
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Thanks Vinnie! I did’nt even know today was Mo0ther’s Day. isnt that in May?
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I think it depends on where you are in the world, it is Mother’s Day in England. But it’s probably on a different date in other countries.
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Ah. Got it. Tnx for the info
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Glad to be of service.
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Elastigirl from The Incredibles. I’d also like to say Molly Weasley, but she originally comes from a book.
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Love the choice of Elastigirl, such a lovely mother who can kick ass when its needed.
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I am going to go a bit mushy and choose Maria Portakis from My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
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That’s not mushy, that’s a great choice Abbi.
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If surrogate mothers count, I’d like to make a case for Miss Honey from ‘Matilda.’
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Surrogate mothers count as well Tom. Nice shout out with Miss Honey, such a warm character with a huge heart and selflessness.
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Jason Voorhees mum! Only kidding.
I genuinely don’t know, I’d have to think about it and get back to you.
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Haha, never thought I’d see Jason’s mum make the list.
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It was – and remains – the only one I genuinely thought of lol.
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It’s a great choice though Emma.
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Thanks Vinnie 🙂 that will be my definitive choice!
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Mrs Vorhees it is then.
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Sweet!
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There are tons! But the first that popped in my head weirdly was in Easy A, Olive’s mom. Now thats a cool mom 🙂
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Now that’s one groovy mum.
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The one from The Incredibles is a great shout. Trying to add a new option, the one from Changeling is another one that stood out.
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That’s a great choice, she’s one of those mother’s whose love for her child helps drive her through a mind field of corruption and lies.
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