Movies and TvShows featuring "single-mother" theme.
It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.
The Grinch, a grumpy hermit, lives in solitude on Mount Crumpit. He despises the Christmas season and decides to steal all the decorations and presents from the cheerful residents of Whoville. However, his encounter with a little girl and the kindness he witnesses eventually softens his heart and he learns the true meaning of Christmas.
In a small town in the 1980s, a group of kids find themselves drawn into a world of supernatural horrors and a parallel dimension known as the Upside Down. With the help of a telekinetic girl with mysterious powers, they must uncover the truth about their missing friend and stop the malevolent forces that threaten their town.
Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist, moves back to his hometown of Seattle to start a new life. Living with his retired cop father and his dog, Frasier begins working as a radio host. He navigates the challenges of dating, dealing with his ex-wife, and his strained relationships with his brother and other family members.
The Equalizer follows a former CIA operative who fakes her death and takes on a new identity as a single mother in New York City. She uses her secret past to help people in need and fight for justice. With the help of a computer hacker and her skills as a former operative, she tackles cases that the police cannot solve.
Gilmore Girls follows the story of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother-daughter pair who share an unbreakable bond. Living in the idyllic town of Stars Hollow, they navigate the complexities of family, romance, and their eccentric community while cherishing their unique friendship.
Bates Motel is a contemporary prequel to Psycho, giving a portrayal of how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years. Fans discover the dark, twisted backstory of Norman and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma Bates, truly is.
Mom is a sitcom about Christy, a single mother and recovering alcoholic who is trying to rebuild her life and maintain sobriety. She works as a waitress at a restaurant and battles various challenges related to her dysfunctional relationships and past mistakes. The show explores themes of family, friendship, and personal growth.
Sex Education follows the story of Otis Milburn, a socially awkward high school student who lives with his sex therapist mother. When a rebellious girl, Maeve, proposes they start a schoolwide sex education business to help their fellow students, Otis reluctantly agrees. Together, they navigate the complexities of teenage sexuality and relationships, while also dealing with their own personal issues.
Forrest Gump, with an IQ of 75, narrates his life story from the 1950s to the '70s. Raised in Alabama, he meets Jenny and they have parallel lives. Forrest excels in running, goes to college, enlists in the army, becomes a war hero, learns ping-pong, reunites with Jenny, starts a shrimping business, becomes a wealthy man, and eventually marries Jenny. They have a son and live a happy life until Jenny's death.
Jane Villanueva, a religious young Latina woman, has her vow to save her virginity until her marriage shattered when a doctor mistakenly artificially inseminates her during a checkup. In addition to dealing with the challenges of being pregnant as a virgin, Jane must navigate her complicated love triangle, her overbearing mother, and the discovery of her long-lost father. As she embraces her unexpected journey, Jane finds herself growing and thriving amidst the chaos.
In 1996, treasure hunter Brock Lovett and his team search the wreck of RMS Titanic for a rare diamond. They recover a drawing of a young woman, Rose Dawson Calvert, who tells of her experiences aboard the ship. In 1912, Rose, engaged to a wealthy man, meets Jack Dawson, a poor artist, and they develop a forbidden love. On the night of the ship's collision with an iceberg, Rose and Jack try to survive and escape Rose's fiance who accuses Jack of theft. The ship sinks, but Rose is saved while Jack dies. Years later, Rose drops the diamond into the sea and reunites with Jack's spirit.
As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond.
Morgan is a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
Birds of a Feather is a long-running British sitcom that follows the lives of two sisters, Sharon and Tracey, who live on a council estate in Chigwell. The show features their humorous misadventures, along with their interaction with their eccentric next-door neighbor, Dorien. The series touches on various comedic themes including marriage, affairs, and life on the suburbs.
In a bid to save her son's end-of-school camping trip, a single mom steps in as the bus driver while trying to show him she really can be a cool mom.
When Calls the Heart is a heartwarming TV show set in the early 1900s. Elizabeth Thatcher, a young schoolteacher from a wealthy family, leaves her comfortable life and moves to the small town of Coal Valley to teach. She faces challenges and finds love and fulfillment in the most unexpected ways.
In the TV show 'Younger,' a 40-year-old single mother named Liza Miller decides to reinvent herself and start over after her divorce. To do so, she pretends to be 26 years old and secures a job at a prestigious New York City publishing house. Liza navigates the challenges of lying about her age while juggling her personal life and career, all while immersing herself in the vibrant and fast-paced publishing industry. 'Younger' is a feel-good romantic comedy infused with quirky comedy elements and explores themes of female friendship, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness in the modern era.
When her husband dies suddenly, a suburban widow finds herself struggling financially and turns to selling marijuana to make ends meet. As she becomes more involved in the drug world, she navigates the challenges of balancing her new business venture with the demands of an unconventional family and the dangers that come with being involved in the illegal drug trade.
In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.