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2016 · Series · TV-PG · your starting pointIf Mum is the itch, these scratch it — some louder, some quieter. Free ones first.
Shows like Mum, ranked
1. Mama's Boy (2007)
Peter Dinklage's deadpan vulnerability anchors this portrait of a adult son grappling with his mother's romantic awakening, capturing the same bittersweet humor found in watching families navigate life's seismic shifts.
2. Motherland (2016)
This sharp British comedy mines the same tender-yet-chaotic emotional territory of parenthood, balancing cringe-inducing family moments with genuine warmth through its ensemble of flawed, relatable characters navigating life's messiest transitions.
3. A Family Affair (2024)
This comedy balances genuine emotional depth with humor as a widow navigates unexpected romance and family upheaval, finding lightness in life's messiest moments just like the original series does.
4. My Family (2000)
This British sitcom mines humor from the same messy collision of family obligations and personal growth, tracking how everyday domestic chaos becomes the real heart of the story.
5. Mommy (2014)
This intimate portrait of a widow and her son navigating grief and co-dependency shares Mum's unflinching focus on how family relationships reshape after loss, anchored by raw performances that balance heartbreak with unexpected moments of tenderness.
6. Mom (2013)
This show explores grief and recovery through dark humor and messy family dynamics, with a sharp-tongued older woman providing both comfort and exasperation as the central character navigates life's messiest moments.
7. Bad Moms (2016)
This heartfelt ensemble comedy shares Mum's focus on maternal resilience and found family dynamics, but trades quiet British introspection for loud, unapologetic chaos as its mothers reclaim joy on their own terms.
8. Life of the Party (2018)
Melissa McCarthy's reinvention-through-adversity mirrors Celia Imrie's emotional arc, as both films balance genuine grief with comedic resilience while exploring how life's disruptions can paradoxically open doors to unexpected growth.
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