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- Born in China, age 6+ This beautiful, fascinating documentary -- which introduces viewers to remote, rarely seen parts of China and the animals that live there -- mixes honest scenes about the dangers of life in the wild with themes related to courage and family.
- Cars 3, age 6+ There are a couple of intense sequences in this diverse, uplifting "threequel," but the characters learn key life lessons, and there are positive messages about perseverance, communication, empowerment, and mentorship.
- Coco, age 7+ Pixar's vibrant film about the Day of the Dead is a tribute to Mexican traditions and customs. There are some sad moments, especially for those who've lost beloved relatives.
- The Lego Batman Movie, age 7+ Clever, creative, and funny, with nonstop action, this big-screen Lego movie has strong takeaways about teamwork and humility, but you never feel hit over the head by them because you're too busy marveling at the movie's technical achievements and laughing at the snappy humor.
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- Babies. Why we love it: Of the pregnancy documentaries out there, this one ranks among our favorites. It follows four human babies from around the world (Namibia, Japan, Mongolia and the US) during the first year of their lives, and proves that no matter the location or culture, babies are just babies.
- Juno. Why we love it: This film (and its Oscar-winning screenplay) is a heartwarming, sarcastic, give-you-all-the-feels coming-of-age teen pregnancy movie that’s sure to stick with you.
- Knocked Up. Why we love it: A one-night stand between Alison (Katherine Heigl) and Ben (Seth Rogen) would have stayed a one-and-done thing if the duo didn’t accidentally make a baby that night.
- Baby Mama. Why we love it: Real-life mamas Tina Fey and Amy Poehler team up in this hilarious comedy about a single, career-oriented woman, Kate (Fey), who hires an eccentric, less organized woman, Angie (Poehler), to be her surrogate.
- Children of Men (2006) Directed by Alfronso Cuarón. Starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor. Action, Drama, Sci-Fi (1h 49m) 7.9 on IMDb — 92% on RT.
- Roma (2018) Directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Starring Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autrey. Drama (2h 15m) 7.7 on IMDb — 96% on RT. Roma is a gorgeously filmed black-and-white masterpiece that's set in the district of Colonia Roma in Mexico City in the 1970s.
- Rosemary's Baby (1968) Directed by Roman Polanski. Starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon. Drama, Horror (2h 17m) 8.0 on IMDb — 96% on RT. In real-life, pregnancy is often chaotic and filled with uncertainty, but in film, pregnancy can also be infused with horror.
- Knocked Up (2007) Directed by Judd Apatow. Starring Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd. Comedy, Romance (2h 9m) 6.9 on IMDb — 89% on RT. Leave it to Judd Apatow to make one of the funniest R-rated rom-coms about pregnancy ever.
Apr 15, 2010 · Two Finnish birth experts, midwife Kirsi and doula (birth support person) Anna-Riitta, work to improve birth practices and empower birth givers. Observational yet strongly cinematic, The Labour of Pain and Joy explores the personal, social and mythic levels of birth.
Sep 10, 2023 · A list of 208 films compiled on Letterboxd, including The Hunter (1980), Point Blank (2019), mother! (2017), Inside (2007) and We the People (1997).
3 days ago · More than 2,200 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for the best pregnancy movies. From lighthearted comedies to powerful dramas, these films explore a range of experiences from expecting mothers and can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages.
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