Mother's Day (2016)

About Mother's Day

The movie "Mother's Day" is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall. The film is about the lives of several mothers intersecting over the week leading up to Mother's Day. This movie showcases the joys, laughter, hardships, and love related to motherhood.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Wayne Allan Rice and Mike Karz. The screenplay was written by Tom Hines, Lily Hollander, Anya Kochoff Romano, and Matt Walker. It was produced by the production companies Open Road Films, Rice Films, and Gulfstream Pictures.

Actors

• Jennifer Aniston (Sandy): Sandy is a divorced mother of two boys, and Aniston played the role with a blend of grace, comedy and heartfelt emotion.
• Julia Roberts (Miranda): Roberts played the highly successful Miranda with ease, showcasing the life of a woman who put her career above family.
• Jason Sudeikis (Bradley): Sudeikis played the role of a widower struggling with his wife’s death, delivering a moving performance of a single dad trying his best.
• Kate Hudson (Jesse): Hudson brilliantly portrayed Jesse, a mom who kept secrets from her own mother.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was released on April 29, 2016.
• This is Jennifer Aniston’s and Julia Roberts' second collaboration with director Garry Marshall after 'Valentine’s Day'.
• The movie is part of Garry Marshall’s series of holiday ensemble films, which includes 'Valentine’s Day' and 'New Year’s Eve'.
• Despite the ensemble cast, the film had mixed reviews.

Quotes

• “Mother's Day is about celebrating the joy of putting someone else's needs before our own.”
• “I realized I have not been the best mother, or the best daughter... But you've given me a chance to get better.”
• “Nothing beats snuggling. That's what your kids will remember.”

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack was composed by John Debney.
• The film features songs like "Tapdance" by Gareth Johnson, "Tug of War" by Nikki Leonti, and "Girl On Fire" by Alicia Keys.
• The title track "Mother's Day" was written and performed by Griff Clawson.