#HeyAbby: What are the best films/TV shows to watch with Mom for Mother’s Day?

Hey everyone! Lately, people have been asking me about the best things to watch for Mother’s Day. Luckily, I consider streaming among my favorite past times so I’ve highlighted some fantastic entertainment choices you can watch to celebrate Mom. Whether you’re looking for something for free or wanting to take advantage or Premium Subscriptions, we’ve got something for you!

Q: Hey Abby, what are some of the best FREE entertainment to watch for Mother’s Day?

A: The Roku Channel is my number one place to check out what’s new. With more that 10,000 movies and TV episodes to choose from, it can be tough to choose just one! Thankfully, The Roku Channel’s got you covered with some awesome Mom-centric collections. Here’s a little sampling…

Want to checkout scope on some heartthrobs? Check out the “Mom’s Movie Boyfriend” collection with films such as:

• Patriot Games — Harrison Ford as the original Jack Ryan, enough said
• The Russia House — Sean Connery‘s accent is always a draw
• The Bodyguard — And I….will always want to watch Kevin Costner 
• Imagine That –– There’s nothing like a good chuckle with funny man, Eddie Murphy

The “Brunch with a Side of Tears” collection is sure to fill you up with emotions with films like:

• Charlotte’s Web — Because sometimes you don’t want food, you want love
• Terms of Endearment — Because at some point, we’ve all dated someone our mother doesn’t like
• A Walk to Remember — Because you you know he’s DEFINITELY going to fall in love
• Endless Love — Because it’s more than just your mom’s favorite karaoke song

Feeling a little non-traditional? Check out some of our favorite “Unconventional Families”

• The Pet Collective –– Crazy cat videos never get old
• Schitt’s Creek — Daniel! Need I say more?!
• Grace Under Fire — Single mom-ing is no joke, or is it? 😉
• Grounded for Life — When your mom’s not a regular mom, she’s like a cool mom — or so she thinks….

 Q: Hey Abby, what are some of the best Premium Subscriptions entertainment to watch this Mother’s Day?

A: With one-click sign up, there’s no reason you shouldn’t take advantage of the free trials that come with Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel. Plus, these collections crack me up!

“Moms You Love to Hate” is sure to give you the heebie-jeebies with films such as:

• Mommie Dearest (STARZ)– Remember, no wire hangers!
• Flowers in the Attic (Lifetime Movie Club) — Nana isn’t so nice…
• Serial Mom (STARZ) — Never get on mom’s nerves
• Sharp Objects (HBO) — Because problems always start long before you really, really see them

The campaign is on with “Voted Best TV Mom” with shows including:

• Big Little Lies (HBO) — “Sometimes I’m just holding onto this idea of perfection so tight, something has to give.”
• United States of Tara (SHOWTIME) — When mom wishes there were more of her, I don’t think she meant this…
• Veep (HBO) — Relationships between mother and daughter can be as complicated as politics
• SMILF (SHOWTIME) — Tutu. 

Cheer on “Unstoppable Movie Moms” with films like: 

• Brave (STARZ) — Mama bear is an understatement
• Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (HBO) — There’s no one quite like Donna
• Three Billboards Outside Ebbing (Cinemax) — A mother’s love knows no bounds or billboards
• A Quiet Place (EPIX) — Respect, Evelyn Abbott, respect. 

There are so many other great films and shows to check out. Don’t forget — channels such as Acorn TV, Tastemade, Inside Outside House and Garden, FitFusion and Grokker are offering 30-day trials in celebration of Mom’s Day. 

Happy Streaming!