Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "interfering-mother"

1. The Goldbergs (2013–2023)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

This ABC show takes place in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania in the 1980s and follows the lives of a family named The Goldbergs.

Stars: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia

Votes: 40,934

2. Mommie Dearest (1981)

R | 129 min | Biography, Drama

The abusive and traumatic adoptive upbringing of Christina Crawford at the hands of her mother, screen queen Joan Crawford, is depicted.

Director: Frank Perry | Stars: Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest, Howard Da Silva

Votes: 18,330 | Gross: $19.03M

3. Penelope (2006)

PG | 104 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will accept her as one of their own."

Director: Mark Palansky | Stars: Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Reese Witherspoon, Richard E. Grant

Votes: 66,205 | Gross: $10.01M

4. Monster-in-Law (2005)

PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Romance

The love life of Charlotte is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin. Unfortunately, his merciless mother will do anything to destroy their relationship.

Director: Robert Luketic | Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Michael Vartan, Jane Fonda, Wanda Sykes

Votes: 65,532 | Gross: $82.93M

5. Because I Said So (2007)

PG-13 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance

A meddling mother tries to set her daughter up with the right man so her kid won't follow in her footsteps.

Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore, Gabriel Macht, Tom Everett Scott

Votes: 40,113 | Gross: $42.67M

6. Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)

PG-13 | 87 min | Action, Comedy

A tough police sergeant's overbearing mother comes to visit him and begins to meddle in his life and career.

Director: Roger Spottiswoode | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Estelle Getty, JoBeth Williams, Roger Rees

Votes: 44,748 | Gross: $28.41M

7. Love on Ice (2017 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

Emily James (Julie Berman), now 27 years old and considered a relic in the world of figure skating, gets an improbable shot to reclaim skating glory when a young coach sees greatness in her. Together, they find their love of skating goes beyond the ice.

Director: Bradley Walsh | Stars: Julie Berman, Andrew W. Walker, Linda Kash, Ana Golja

Votes: 1,714

8. Love by Chance (2016 TV Movie)

TV-G | 83 min | Comedy, Romance

Claire's mother is Claire's secret matchmaker.

Director: Gary Harvey | Stars: Beau Garrett, Benjamin Ayres, Garwin Sanford, John Cassini

Votes: 2,548

9. Once Upon a Prince (2018 TV Movie)

TV-G | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A prince visiting the U.S. falls for a commoner when he helps her. But his mother isn't pleased with the match and tries to prove that the American gal isn't suitable to be a royal bride.

Director: Alex Wright | Stars: Megan Park, Jonathan Keltz, Kayla Wallace, Charles Jarman

Votes: 1,876

10. Not Easily Broken (2009)

PG-13 | 99 min | Drama, Romance

A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.

Director: Bill Duke | Stars: Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson, Maeve Quinlan, Kevin Hart

Votes: 3,215 | Gross: $10.57M

11. Hitched for the Holidays (2012 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 87 min | Drama, Romance

An attractive pair agrees to be each other's supposed significant other throughout the holidays to keep their meddling families at bay.

Director: Michael M. Scott | Stars: Joey Lawrence, Emily Hampshire, Linda Darlow, Marilu Henner

Votes: 2,315

12. Before and After (1979 TV Movie)

96 min | Drama

An overweight homemaker must confront her weight problem when her husband leaves her because of it. She has a happily-married overweight friend and an unhappy engaged friend who is starving... See full summary »

Director: Kim Friedman | Stars: Patty Duke, Bradford Dillman, Barbara Feldon, Art Hindle

Votes: 151

13. The Great Waltz (1972)

G | 135 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Composer Johann Strauss becomes the "Waltz-King" and woos a baron's mistress in 19th-century Austria.

Director: Andrew L. Stone | Stars: Horst Buchholz, Mary Costa, Nigel Patrick, Yvonne Mitchell

Votes: 275 | Gross: $0.89M

14. Sparkle (2007)

100 min | Comedy

Sam Sparks (Shaun Evans) is a charming young chancer who moves to London. His best-laid plans for success suffer a real setback when true love turns his world upside-down in the most unexpected of circumstances.

Directors: Tom Hunsinger, Neil Hunter | Stars: Lesley Manville, John Shrapnel, Bob Hoskins, Peter Gordon

Votes: 973

15. Liberace: Behind the Music (1988 TV Movie)

97 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Fueled by the intense poverty of his youth, Walter Valentino Liberace is determined to become the world's greatest entertainer. Explore the rises and falls, the libel and palimony suits, as... See full summary »

Director: David Greene | Stars: Victor Garber, Saul Rubinek, Michael Dolan, Maureen Stapleton

Votes: 150

16. Imagine Me (2005)

8 min | Short, Drama

A teenage boy is mortified when his mother catches him alone in his bedroom... rehearsing with himself. He plans to win the Academy Award but his mom just wants him to get a job. Undeterred he shoots for the stars.

Director: Michael Cox

17. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.17 (1985)

TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Ali gets a happy surprise. Dr Legg counsels Lofty to be a better neighbour. Lou's talk with Pete and Kath doesn't go the way she expected. Sue is getting fed up with all the calls for Ali at the Cafe.

Director: Peter Edwards | Stars: Anna Wing, Gillian Taylforth, Peter Dean, Adam Woodyatt

Votes: 22

18. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Fri Jan 18 2008 (2008)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Brooke rushes over to Nick with baby Jack, whom she had taken away from Taylor. Donna finds it difficult to break things off with Eric, despite Stephanie's blackmail threats.

Director: Michael Stich | Stars: Cameron Carr, McKenzie Carr, Lesley-Anne Down, Jennifer Gareis

19. Moving On (2009– )
Episode: The Milkman (2011)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama

Milkman 'Bugsy' Maloney gives local children rides on his float until young Dylan falls off and hits his head. There is no lasting damage and the boy's mother Ali knows it was an accident ... See full summary »

Director: John Fay | Stars: Suzanne Collins, Alicya Eyo, Karen Eyo, Sue Eyo

Votes: 23

20. Secret Garden (2010–2011)
Episode: Episode #1.19 (2011)

62 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

With Joo Won's adult memories locked away in his subconscious, Boon-Hong makes another bold stab to permanently crowbar Ra Im out of her son's life.

Director: Kwon Hyuk-Chan | Stars: Ha Ji-Won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang-Hyun, Kim Sa-rang

Votes: 52

21. Melissa & Joey (2010–2015)
Episode: Uninvited (2014)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Joe's mother Gloria shows up uninvited to help Mel with wedding preparations. Lennox steps in to help Ryder when he misses the college application deadline.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson

Votes: 91