Room (2015): A mother and her son escape captivity and discover the world outside.

Erin Brockovich (2000): A single mother fights against corporate corruption to protect her community.

Steel Magnolias (1989): Southern women come together, supporting each other through joy and heartache.

The Blind Side (2009): A compassionate woman takes in a troubled teenager and changes his life.

Mother (2009): A determined mother investigates to clear her son's name of a murder charge.

Freaky Friday (2003): A mother and daughter swap bodies, gaining newfound understanding and respect.

Brave (2012): A princess defies tradition and seeks to change her fate, with her mother by her side.

Terms of Endearment (1983): A mother and daughter navigate life's highs and lows with humor and love.

Sophie's Choice (1982): A mother faces an impossible decision during the Holocaust, haunting her for life.

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