Mother's Day (HBO)

About Mother's Day (2016)

Mother’s Day, an American romantic comedy film released in 2016, offers an episodic and humorous glimpse into the chaotic life of several women and their extended families just a week before Mother's Day. As their lives intersect, the film offers a delightful exploration of the different aspects of motherhood, love, and family. Directed by Garry Marshall, the film is rated PG-13 for language and some suggestive material.

Making / Production

The film was directed by the celebrated Hollywood director, Garry Marshall. The script was penned down by Tom Hines, Lily Hollander, Anya Kochoff Romano and Matt Walker. It was a major collaborative effort, bringing together an impressive ensemble cast. The production was handled by Open Road Films and it was distributed by Universal Pictures.

Actors

• Jennifer Aniston as Sandy: Aniston delivers a captivating role as Sandy, a divorced mother of two boys who grapples with the fact that her ex-husband has married a much younger woman.
• Julia Roberts as Miranda: Roberts portrays a successful television host, who placed her career above having a family.
• Kate Hudson as Jesse: Hudson aptly plays Jesse, a mother who has been estranged from her parents due to her choice of husband.
• Jason Sudeikis as Bradley: Sudeikis, in his role as Bradley, is a widowed father trying to balance his professional life with raising his two daughters on his own.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is Garry Marshall's third film about a Holiday, following "Valentine's Day" and "New Year's Eve".
• The film reunited Julia Roberts and Hector Elizondo, who have appeared together in "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride".
• This film marks Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis' fifth collaboration.

Awards

No notable awards were garnered by the film.

Quotes

• “Do you have any idea what it's like to pump breast milk while your boyfriend sleeps peacefully next to you?” - Jesse
• “Even when you hated me, you still loved me.” - Bradley
• “Kids wake up at dawn, did you know that?” - Sandy

Music / Soundtrack

The music and soundtrack of Mother’s Day perfectly captures the emotional roller coaster ride of the story. Notable songs on the soundtrack include:

• "Mother's Day" by Griffin House
• "Shine" by Spencer Gibb and John Clayton
• "Taps" by Madison Gate Records