Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sincere
- sentimental
- girls night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film's camaraderie and occasional performances appealing but judged its melodrama, stereotypes, and contrived storylines heavy-handed and unconvincing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Five struggling single mothers form a club that helps them confront parenting, work, relationship, and social pressures.
The support group brings together mothers with differing cultural and class backgrounds, including the Jan and Lytia pairing noted in critical discussion.
The mothers face serious personal obstacles, but their meetings and growing sisterhood are framed through laughter and eventual encouragement.
The plot follows five single mothers rather than a single isolated protagonist, connecting their family and relationship dilemmas through the club.
Films like The Single Moms Club, and why
Bridesmaids
Shared ensemble comedy-drama about women navigating friendship, family pressures, and personal reinvention.
The Best Man Holiday
Shared warm, character-driven focus on female friendship, emotional support, and romantic complications.
Why Did I Get Married?
Shared Tyler Perry blend of domestic melodrama, comedy, relationship conflict, and community support.
Waiting to Exhale
Shared working-class ensemble storytelling centered on women overcoming relationship and socioeconomic obstacles.
Movie Details
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Release Date
- 2014-03-14
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (178)
Cast
- Amy Smart
- Wendi McLendon-Covey
- Nia Long
- Zulay Henao
- Cocoa Brown
- Katherine Shepler
- Terry Crews
- Tyler Perry
- Eddie Cibrian
- William Levy
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Single Moms Club about?
- Five overwhelmed single mothers turn a reluctant support group into a lively sisterhood that helps them reclaim confidence, connection, and hope.
- What is The Single Moms Club like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Single Moms Club as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Single Moms Club violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Single Moms Club.
- What did critics think of The Single Moms Club?
- Critics broadly found the film's camaraderie and occasional performances appealing but judged its melodrama, stereotypes, and contrived storylines heavy-handed and unconvincing.
- Which films are like The Single Moms Club?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridesmaids, The Best Man Holiday, Why Did I Get Married?, and Waiting to Exhale.
- How long is The Single Moms Club?
- The Single Moms Club runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Single Moms Club?
- In United States, The Single Moms Club streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
