Best Movies About Pregnancy

From Roman Polanski, starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer
Rated Approved

Rosemary's Baby is a 1968 psychological horror film directed and co-written by Roman Polanski. The film stars Mia Farrow as Rosemary Woodhouse, a young married woman who is initially unaware that her elderly neighbors and her husband have made a pact with a coven of witches to bring about the birth of the Devil's child. As Rosemary falls pregnant, she becomes increasingly suspicious of those around her, believing them to be part of a sinister conspiracy to harm her unborn baby. As the story progresses, Rosemary's paranoia increases as she attempts to protect her baby from the looming danger. Ultimately, Rosemary discovers the truth about her husband, her neighbors, and her own baby.

From Jason Reitman, starring Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman
Rated PG-13

Juno is a 2007 comedy-drama film written by Diablo Cody and directed by Jason Reitman. The film stars Ellen Page as the title character, a 16-year-old high school student who discovers she is pregnant by her friend and longtime admirer Paulie Bleeker, played by Michael Cera. Juno decides to give the baby up for adoption and discovers an affluent couple, Mark and Vanessa Loring, played by Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner, who she feels will provide a loving home. As Juno prepares for the adoption and the birth of her baby, she must also face her own struggles of growing up and dealing with her parents, who are struggling with their own marriage problems. Ultimately, Juno finds her own strength and learns to accept the help of her friends and family as she embarks on a difficult journey of self-discovery.

From Directors: Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, starring John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Rated R

The Meaning of Life is a 1983 British musical comedy film written and directed by Monty Python members Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam. It is the final film to be made by the Monty Python team, and stars John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, and Graham Chapman. The film is a collection of sketches that explore various aspects of life, ranging from philosophy and the meaning of life to the more bizarre. The sketches cover topics such as birth, aging, and death, as well as education, war, and religion. Each sketch is loosely connected to the others, and the overall tone of the film is satirical and lighthearted. The Meaning of Life is a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. It is full of witty dialogue, outrageous comedy, and absurd setpieces, and is sure to delight fans of the Monty Python team.

From Lee Daniels, starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey
Rated R

From Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, starring Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, John Goodman
Rated PG-13

From Stephen Frears, starring Colm Meaney, Tina Kellegher, Ruth McCabe, Eanna MacLiam
Rated R

From Sam Mendes, starring John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Allison Janney, Carmen Ejogo
Rated R

From Adrienne Shelly, starring Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Sisto, Cheryl Hines
Rated PG-13

From Judd Apatow, starring Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann
Rated R

From Phil Morrison, starring Embeth Davidtz, Alessandro Nivola, David Kuhn, Alicia Van Couvering
Rated R

From Catherine Hardwicke, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Oscar Isaac, Hiam Abbass
Rated PG

From Matt Williams, starring Natalie Portman, James Frain, Ashley Judd, Stockard Channing
Rated PG-13

From Penny Marshall, starring Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia, Brittany Murphy
Rated PG-13

From Ron Krauss, starring Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario Dawson, Brendan Fraser, James Earl Jones
Rated PG-13

From Benedek Fliegauf, starring Eva Green, Matt Smith, Lesley Manville, Peter Wight
Rated Not Rated

From Charles Shyer, starring Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Kristina Kennedy
Rated PG

From Michael McCullers, starring Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Sigourney Weaver, Greg Kinnear
Rated PG-13

From Charles Shyer, starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Rated PG

From Nicholas Hytner, starring Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Kali Rocha, Lena Cardwell
Rated R

From Directors: Delphine Coulin, Muriel Coulin, starring Louise Grinberg, Juliette Darche, Roxane Duran, Esther Garrel
Rated Not Rated

From John G. Avildsen, starring Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn
Rated PG-13

From John Hughes, starring Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth McGovern, Alec Baldwin, James Ray
Rated PG-13

From Kirk Jones, starring Cameron Diaz, Matthew Morrison, J. Todd Smith, Dennis Quaid
Rated PG-13

From Francine McDougall, starring Marla Sokoloff, Marley Shelton, Melissa George, Mena Suvari
Rated PG-13

From Kris Rey, starring Cobie Smulders, Anders Holm, Gail Bean, Elizabeth McGovern
Rated R