The Best Movies About Parenting

Updated January 7, 2021 4.6k votes 670 voters 124.2k views104 items

List RulesVote up the best movies about the ups and downs of parenting.

Becoming a parent is both the scariest and most rewarding event of a person's life. All of one's hopes, dreams, and greatest fears are summed up in the life of their child. Parents want the best for them, and overcome all obstacles to make sure they succeed in life. Some of the most heartwarming stories of all time are centered on the bond between a parent and child, and the struggles of parenting. What are the best movies about parenting? Vote up the best films below and see where your favorites rank!

The movies on this list tell stories of parenting in one way or another. Many are based on true events about parents beating incredible odds to protect their children. Some are completely fictional accounts and give viewers an inspirational message. Others take a comedic approach to the complications of raising a child.

This list features the best movies about parenting include a lot of hilarious and dramatic movies that you can watch with your parents or kids. Be sure to vote up your favorites so other users know what to watch next.

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Mrs. Doubtfire
Robin Williams, Pierce Brosnan
Released: 1993
Directed by: Chris Columbus, Chuck Jones
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Father of the Bride
Steve Martin, Diane Keaton
Released: 1991
Directed by: Charles Shyer
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Parenthood
Keanu Reeves, Steve Martin
Released: 1989
Directed by: Ron Howard
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The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith, Thandie Newton
Released: 2006
Directed by: Gabriele Muccino
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Riding in Cars with Boys
Drew Barrymore, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Released: 2001
Directed by: Penny Marshall
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Mary Poppins
Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke
Released: 1964
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
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Matilda
Danny DeVito, Mara Wilson
Released: 1996
Directed by: Danny DeVito
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Mr. Mom
Michael Keaton, Christopher Lloyd
Released: 1983
Directed by: Stan Dragoti
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Cheaper by the Dozen
Hilary Duff, Ashton Kutcher
Released: 2003
Directed by: Shawn Levy
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Look Who's Talking
John Travolta, Bruce Willis
Released: 1989
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
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Stepmom
Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon
Released: 1998
Directed by: Chris Columbus
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Big Daddy
Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart
Released: 1999
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
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Three Men and a Baby
Tom Selleck, Ted Danson
Released: 1987
Directed by: Leonard Nimoy
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Daddy Day Care
Eddie Murphy, Lacey Chabert
Released: 2003
Directed by: Steve Carr
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Marley and Me
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Annie
Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters
Released: 1982
Directed by: John Huston
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Little Miss Sunshine
Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston
Released: 2006
Directed by: Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton
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We're the Millers
Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts
Released: 2013
Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber
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The Family Man
Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni
Released: 2000
Directed by: Brett Ratner
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Big Fish
Miley Cyrus, Ewan McGregor
Released: 2003
Directed by: Tim Burton
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Life as We Know It
Christina Hendricks, Katherine Heigl
Released: 2010
Directed by: Greg Berlanti
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Sleepless in Seattle
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan
Released: 1993
Directed by: Nora Ephron
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Raising Helen
Paris Hilton, Hayden Panettiere
Released: 2004
Directed by: Garry Marshall
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Jennifer Garner, Common
Released: 2012
Directed by: Peter Hedges
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Raising Arizona
Nicolas Cage, John Goodman
Released: 1987
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
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