Mars Needs Moms

Right now you can watch Mars Needs Moms in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus — and the writing holds up regardless of the format's reputation. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 790 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. The visual style is immediately recognisable, but the writing is what keeps you watching. Start it on Disney Plus whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Mars Needs Moms is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious, Mars Needs Moms operates well above the genre average. When Martians suddenly abduct his mom, mischievous Milo rushes to the rescue and discovers why all moms are so special. Seth Green and Seth Robert Dusky lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2011. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Mars Needs Moms treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Seth Green brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.