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Lady Bird | Available to Stream on Prime Video
Plot: In 2002, an artistically inclined seventeen-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California.
Mom Moment: Laurie Metcalf's turn as Marion McPherson nabbed her an Oscar nomination and provided us with one of the most relatable portrayals of a mother and teen daughter’s relationship, maybe ever. As the hard-working parent of Lady Bird, a rebellious, determined high-schooler, Marion is the picture of practicality and tough love — a mom who isn’t afraid to let her kids sweat when they screw up.
Plot: In 2002, an artistically inclined seventeen-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California.
Mom Moment: Laurie Metcalf's turn as Marion McPherson nabbed her an Oscar nomination and provided us with one of the most relatable portrayals of a mother and teen daughter’s relationship, maybe ever. As the hard-working parent of Lady Bird, a rebellious, determined high-schooler, Marion is the picture of practicality and tough love — a mom who isn’t afraid to let her kids sweat when they screw up.
PeopleLaurie Metcalf, Saoirse Ronan
TitlesLady Bird