What Movie Should I Watch Tonight? ‘Mamma Mia!’ on Netflix

Need a movie to watch tonight? We got you covered. Revisit the 2008 musical rom-com Mamma Mia! in celebration of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. The movie stars Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth and more as it follows a bride-to-be on her quest to figure out who her father is.

Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Mamma Mia! is based on the 1999 jukebox musical of the same name, which features songs by the Swedish pop band ABBA. The stage production’s book writer Catherine Johnson returned to the movie to adapt the script.

In the movie, Sophie Sheridan (Seyfried) secretly invites three men to her wedding, in hopes that one of them is her father.

Streep and Seyfried play the mother-and-daughter duo, and both reprise their roles in the sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

The costars recently had a reunion at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards when Streep surprised Seyfriend on the red carpet and they embraced.

Mamma Mia! is a classic that’s certain to leave everybody in a good mood. With the epic music by ABBA, dramatic family secrets, and Donna’s gaggle of obnoxious friends, the movie is the perfect watch for lovers or friends looking to ring in the romantic season.

Wondering why we are recommending Mamma Mia! tonight? Out of all nights? Get the movie queued up and we’ll tell you.

Why Watch Mammia Mia! Tonight?

The answer is so very obvious. Mamma Mia! is a must watch tonight to ring in the Valentine’s Day season. The movie is a chameleon, it fits into every occasion and setting. Need a movie to watch after a romantic dinner? Or something to play in the background during brunch? Or a lighthearted watch to pair with a fruity cocktail and light bites at a Galentine’s Day gathering? Mamma Mia! works in all of these situations.

Not only is the movie timeless, but it’s also an excellent tribute to ABBA, coming in second to the “Winner Takes It All” scene in Bergman’s Island. Just joking — the two are incomparable!

As a whole, Mamma Mia! has left a lasting legacy on the world, with both the musical and the movie being massive successes. Oftentimes when you hear someone sing an ABBA song at karaoke, it’s hard to tell if they were inspired by the actual band or the musical, but either works because both are great. Don’t let this movie slip through your fingers tonight!

Synopsis: “The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.”

Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth 

Release Date: July 18, 2008

Where to Stream: Netflix, Vudu, Prime Video, Apple TV