10 Best Pregnancy Movies In 2020

One of the best movies about pregnancy, What To Expect When You Are Expecting will leave you with tears of joy thanks to the exceptional performances from a star cast. This light-hearted comedy filled film's story revolves around different couples who are coming to terms with accepting their roles as “to-be” parents. 

Jules and Evan played by Cameron Diaz and Matthew Morrison are shown as the “picture-perfect’ celebrity couple. Life surprises them with unexpected good news as Jules throws up during a live television broadcast. The dilemmas faced by every couple who has been trying for long to conceive is depicted in the story of baby-crazy author Wendy (Elizabeth Banks) and Gary (Ben Falcone). 

Holly (Jennifer Lopez) and her partner Alex (Rodrigo Santoro) have a new set of challenges to face in their relationship when they decide to build their family by adopting an Ethiopian child. The modern understanding of love and family is represented through the complicated relationship of Marco (Chace Crawford) and Rosie (Anna Kendrick) as their pregnancy happens to be a result of an exclusive one nightstand. 

The journey of Holly and Messer in Life As We Know It is all about how the unexpected twists of life can be our only way of finding happiness and love. Holly (Katherine Heigl) is an ambitious cook who loves her job and her best friend, however, she hates Messer (Jake Duhamel). 

Messer, on the other hand, is a handsome playboy and leaves no chance of annoying Holly. The love-hate relationship between these two takes a new turn when they lose their best friends in a tragic car accident. The death of their friends leads them to unite as they decide to take the role of legal guardians for their God-daughter. 

As their relationship blossoms, a new side of their personality is brought to light. The storyline of this movie captures our attention with romance, drama, and humor. The most common struggle of family versus career is perfectly depicted by Jake Duhamel’s brilliant performance. This romantic comedy will move you with pure emotions-as we see fate bringing two strangers together to find love.

 A compelling storyline, strong yet odd characters, and well-written dialogues are some of the many qualities of the modern teenage baby themed movies, Juno. The main character of the movie is a 16-year-old girl Juno (Ellen Page) who is excited to experience the adventures of youth with her best friend Paulie (Michael Cera).

Like any teenage girl whose life is turned upside down with an unplanned pregnancy, we find Juno standing in an abortion clinic. However, a sudden change of heart leaves her with a new set of choices to make. As Juno proceeds with her pregnancy, she finds a new family for her baby when she meets Vanessa (Jennifer Garner) and Marc (Jason Bateman). 

Vanessa is a strong, responsible woman who is eager to move on to the next phase of her life as a mother whereas; her husband Marc has the ambition to become a rock star at the age of 40 and is Vanessa’s opposite. The wide range of interesting characters in this movie captivates us, making us feel like a part of Juno’s journey. Juno will make you experience a roller coaster of emotions with heartwarming scenes and will instantly become your next favorite movie.

Based on the famous novel, Where The Heart Is a classic drama movie consists of different yet relatable stories, making it more interesting and enjoyable to watch. Natalie Portman plays the role of Novalee Nation -a 17-year pregnant girl who finds herself abandoned in a Walmart store by her irresponsible boyfriend. 

Helpless and hopeless, Novalee spends her night in that store and ends up delivering her baby there which becomes the reason for her sudden fame as the” mother of the Walmart baby “. We see Novalee’s character developing and progressing in life with the help of her new best friend Lexie Coop (Ashley Judd).

Lexie lives a colorful life, but with complicated relationships and a bad taste in men. When we see Forney (James Frain) following Novalee and delivering her baby, we realize that he is not just an average librarian. Novalee and Forney’s friendly yet romantic relationship acts as the missing piece which completes the plot of the movie. The movie starts out as an unplanned journey of a 17-year-old girl but by the end of it, we find ourselves satisfied and content with Novalee’s discovery of happiness through true love and friendship.

The Back-up Plan's amazing star cast brings life to the characters with their brilliant performances making it one of those unique movies which have modified the genre of romantic comedy. Jennifer Lopez who plays the role of Zoe is a hopeless romantic looking for the Mr. Right and has dreams of living a perfect life with him. 

However, Zoe’s ambitious plan of a happy life fails as she goes through a series of poor choices and bad experiences. A perfectly designed backup plan is what Zoe uses to live her “happily ever after” life. By taking the bold step of becoming artificially inseminated and continuing her life as a single mother, we see a new development in Zoe’s character. 

As Zoe celebrates the start of her new life, fate introduces her to Mr. Perfect-Stan (Alex O’Loughlin). The onscreen chemistry between Zoe and Stan is magical and instantly noticeable. The movie progresses and we see an inner conflict building up in Zoe as she has to decide between the chances of living her dream love life or her desired family life. An unconventional backup plan with loopholes and complications is what completes Zoe’s journey of finding a meaningful life, love, and family.

Waitress is a movie with a deep and compelling storyline and is filled with characters so close to real life that it almost feels like we are living the movie rather than watching it. Jenna played by Keri Russell instantly captures our hearts with her angelic beauty and innocence. 

Her character shines out as the “pie genius” and a talented baker whose baked goods are center of attraction in the town. The fear of a violent husband and lack of support is what forces Jenna to live her life as a victim of abuse. A further complication is added to Jenna’s life when she finds out about her pregnancy. 

However, Jenna decides to keep the child and stay committed to her role as a strong mother. As a vulnerable pregnant woman, we see Jenna forming a special bond with her doctor, Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion). The attraction between Dr. Pomatter and Jenna is strongly overwhelming and it leads to the beginning of a complicated relationship between the two. Jenna’s special journey from being a waitress to a mother becomes a pathway to freedom for her and lets her live a life filled with love and courage.

Knocked up is a classic romantic comedy that will uplift your mood with its quality humor and well written witty dialogues. The story revolves around Ben and Alison who are polar opposites to each other. Alison played by Katherine Heigl is a beautiful woman who just got lucky by achieving a promotion at her job. 

Ben played by Seth Rogen is a hardcore stoner who is content with living a carefree life. Against all odds, Ben and Alison meet at a night club and have a one night stand. Just eight weeks later, Ben and Alison suffer from a major change in their lives as they find out about Alison’s pregnancy. Much to the surprise of everyone, Alison and Ben decide to continue with the pregnancy and give their relationship a chance. 

As Alison discovers happiness in Ben’s company, we see Ben’s character developing into a mature, responsible man. Alison’s sister Debbie (Leslie Mann) and her husband Pete (Paul Rudd) are added to the storyline of the movie, as they represent a new yet very common set of problems faced in contemporary marriages. Knocked up successfully addresses a very sensitive topic like unplanned pregnancy in an entertaining and light-hearted manner and is definitely a “must watch”.

Baby Mama is a movie that will add excitement and fun to your special all-girls night in. The different dynamics of life as represented by the main characters allows us to connect with the message of the movie on a personal level. Kate Holbrook played by Tina Fey is the perfect example of a modern successful, career-driven woman. 

Kate has the perfect house, car, and job yet, what she wants is to enjoy the happiness of motherhood. Desperate to achieve her dream of being a mother, Kate hires a surrogate and this is where her life changes. Angie played by Amy Poehler is a dropout from high school who decides to be Kate’s surrogate. 

Kate as the responsible, strong mature woman has a hard time putting up with Angie once they start living together. The odd relationship between Kate and Angie takes a positive turn once both the characters start to connect with each other on a deeper level. We see shared laughter and jokes becoming a common element of their lives as an unbreakable bond is formed between the two. Baby Mama with its unique storyline and amazing star cast is definitely a treat to watch.

Away We Go is a heart touching, emotionally captivating, family drama movie. The movie is a story about Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph)-a couple in love, living in an under heated, low-quality home. The simplicity of their lives has to change once they find out that they are about to become parents. 

As they realize that their house is not a perfect home for the new member of their family, they decide to go on a tour of the country in search of a better place to live. During their journey, we see Burt and Verona meet their relatives and friends. The stories and characters presented through these interactions show us the different approaches that people have towards parenting. 

Verona decides to visit her ex-boss Lily who is a careless mother and shocks everyone with her offensive speech and unconventional parenting methods. Burt meets his childhood friend Ellen (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a mother who is completely different, but equally odd like Lily. We are also introduced to Tom and Munch who is a perfect example of a secretly unhappy married couple. The pursuit and search of the perfect home and lifestyle take Burt and Verona on a journey in which they rediscover love and happiness in the simple joys of life.

Nine Months is a movie which deals with the concepts of love and family in a way that it manages to touch our heart and move our souls. Samuel Faulkner our hero of the movie is played by Hugh Grant. Samuel is living the perfect version of dream life with his girlfriend Rebecca (Julian Moore). 

What seems like an ideal life suddenly changes to a nightmare when Samuel finds out that his girlfriend is pregnant. The first doctor's appointment and a silent pressure to commit and settle down are what Samuel never expected and starts having second thoughts. As life presents new challenges to Samuel, we see a drastic shift in his personality as he gradually becomes an irresponsible partner. 

Rebecca moves on with her pregnancy without Samuel and finds a new path for her life. Samuel's life without Rebecca and the baby becomes empty-compelling him to reflect on his priorities and past actions. Hugh Grant brings life and energy to the movie with his brilliant performance, managing to get love and sympathy at the same time from the audiences. Samuel and Rebecca’s unique story of discovering love and family through the unexpected twists and turns of life is what makes this movie an ideal candidate for the list of our favorite movies.