Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "discovery-of-birth-mother"

1. Joy Ride (2023)

R | 95 min | Comedy

Follows four Asian American friends as they bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are, while they travel through China in search of one of their birth mothers.

Director: Adele Lim | Stars: Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, Sabrina Wu

Votes: 23,342

2. Soapdish (1991)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance

An ambitious television soap actress connives with her producer to scuttle the career of the show's long-time star, but nothing works as they plan.

Director: Michael Hoffman | Stars: Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Cathy Moriarty, Teri Hatcher

Votes: 17,658 | Gross: $36.49M

3. Don't Mess with an Angel (2008–2009)

60 min | Drama, Romance

An orphan girl finds her family and the love of her life, who is from one of the richest families in town. On her road to reunite with her family she faces many obstacles.

Stars: Maite Perroni, William Levy, Erik Corona, Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'

Votes: 1,822

4. Travels with My Aunt (1972)

PG | 108 min | Adventure, Comedy

At his mother's funeral, banker Henry meets his Aunt Augusta, an eccentric old woman who takes him on a wild adventure to rescue an old lover.

Director: George Cukor | Stars: Maggie Smith, Alec McCowen, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Stephens

Votes: 2,570 | Gross: $0.53M

5. Timeless Love (2010–2011)

Drama, Romance

Renata, a spirited woman, is treated cruelly by her mother and sister. Falling in love with Jerónimo changes her life for the better, but his misguided quest to avenge his brother's death jeopardizes their relationship.

Stars: Silvia Navarro, José Ron, Julieta Rosen, Jessica Coch

Votes: 315

6. El privilegio de amar (1998–1999)

45 min | Drama, Romance

Cristina, an orphan looking for a break in the modeling industry, sees her dreams come true when famous Mexican designer Luciana Duval hires her for her modeling agency.

Stars: Adela Noriega, René Strickler, Helena Rojo, Andrés García

Votes: 395

7. I Could Go on Singing (1963)

Approved | 100 min | Drama, Music

Jenny Bowman is a successful singer who visits David Donne to see her son Matt again, spending a few glorious days with him while his father is away in Rome in an attempt to attain the family that she never had.

Director: Ronald Neame | Stars: Judy Garland, Dirk Bogarde, Jack Klugman, Aline MacMahon

Votes: 1,713

8. Amor real (2003)

45 min | Drama, Romance

In 19th-century Mexico, Dr. Fuentes inherits a fortune and searches for a wife. His choice is Matilde Penalver y Beristain, from an aristocratic family whose fortune has waned.

Stars: Adela Noriega, Fernando Colunga, Mauricio Islas, Helena Rojo

Votes: 1,009

9. In the Name of Love (2008–2009)

60 min | Drama, Romance

After her parents die in a car accident, the young and sweet Paloma is taken in by her aunts. Macarena soon takes a liking to her niece and treats her like a daughter, while Carlota is oppressive, wanting to keep Paloma under her clutches.

Stars: Leticia Calderón, Laura Flores, Allisson Lozano, Altair Jarabo

Votes: 355

10. Mundo de fieras (2006–2007)

45 min | Drama, Romance

Gabriel and Damián are identical twin brothers with different personalities. Gabriel suffers because of Joselyn, his manipulative wife, and Damián's thirst for revenge. Falling in love with Mariángela, his son's tutor, changes their lives.

Stars: César Évora, Edith González, Ernesto Laguardia, Helena Rojo

Votes: 186

11. Rosa salvaje (1987–1988)

20 min | Drama, Romance

A poor girl encounters a wealthy young man and falls in love with him, but his family does not approve

Stars: Verónica Castro, Guillermo Capetillo, Ninón Sevilla, Laura Zapata

Votes: 421

12. I'm Glad My Mother Is Alive (2009)

Not Rated | 91 min | Drama

Given up for adoption as a toddler, troubled teenager Thomas becomes obsessed with tracking down his birth mother. After years of searching, Thomas finds her single, with a small child, ... See full summary »

Directors: Claude Miller, Nathan Miller | Stars: Vincent Rottiers, Sophie Cattani, Christine Citti, Yves Verhoeven

Votes: 580 | Gross: $0.01M

13. My Monster Mom (2008)

98 min | Comedy

Single-mom Esme gives her daughter for adoption to her elder brother who immediately goes to America. Twenty-seven years later, daughter Abby goes back to the Philippines to meet her real ... See full summary »

Director: Jose Javier Reyes | Stars: Rhian Ramos, Cherrie Madrigal, Richard Gutierrez, Ces Aldaba

Votes: 35

14. Rizzoli & Isles (2010–2016)
Episode: Throwing Down the Gauntlet (2012)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jane looks for a way for Maura to meet her biological mother, Dr. Hope Martin. Angela gets involved in a political campaign. And a nun from Jane and Frankie Jr.'s past returns.

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Angie Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Brian Goodman, Jordan Bridges

Votes: 471

15. Orphan Black (2013–2017)
Episode: Unconscious Selection (2013)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

After Kira's life is threatened, Sarah is on the warpath, but Dr. Leekie makes her think twice about her plans for revenge. Meanwhile, Cosima faces the truth about Delphine, forcing her to choose sides. Now, it's up to Sarah to decide the killer's fate, but the truth about where Sarah came from changes everything.

Director: T.J. Scott | Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Dylan Bruce, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard

Votes: 1,873

16. Like, la leyenda (2018–2019)
Episode: León descubre el secreto de la familia de Machu (2018)

44 min | Drama, Romance

León accidentally overhears that Soledad is Machu's true birth mother. María Inés asks him to stay out of it, but León cannot keep such a vital secret from his girlfriend. Ulises and Emilia investigate if Lalo is dealing drugs at LIKE.

Stars: Mauricio Abad, Santiago Achaga, Roby Damián, Macarena García Romero