Mamma Mia! (2008)
Kernel Score: 79% · 6,917 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2008-07-03
Runtime: 108 minutes
Is Mamma Mia! worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A sunny, loud and silly jukebox musical built on ABBA songs, set on a Greek island. If you buy into it, it's pure fun. If you don't, the singing from non-singers and thin plot will wear on you.
Watch it if you
- love ABBA or feel-good musicals
- want a bright, silly summer watch
- enjoy watching a cast clearly having fun
Skip it if you
- want strong singing or a tight story
- dislike jukebox musicals
Best for: Girls' night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Mamma Mia!
- Stream: Philo, Starz
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A spirited young bride-to-be living with her single mother on a small Greek island secretly invites three of her mother's ex-boyfriends in hope of finding her biological father to walk her down the aisle.
Mamma Mia! parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Mamma Mia! is a lighthearted musical romcom with mild innuendo around romance and an unmarried mother's past relationships, PG-13 rated.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Romantic/comedic storyline involving a single mother's past relationships with three men and questions of paternity; PG-13 rated with mild innuendo.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Mamma Mia!
If you liked Mamma Mia!, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) — 80%: The follow-up, with more songs and the same sunny tone.
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) — 89%: Classic musical joy with big numbers.
- La La Land (2016) — 90%: Modern musical romance with great songs.
- Sing 2 (2021) — 87%: Big, cheerful musical with songs you know.
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) — 93%: Joyful romantic musical about weddings and family.
Director
Phyllida Lloyd
Cast
- Meryl Streep as Donna Sheridan
- Amanda Seyfried as Sophie Sheridan
- Pierce Brosnan as Sam Carmichael
- Colin Firth as Harry Bright
- Stellan Skarsgård as Bill Anderson
- Julie Walters as Rosie Mulligan
- Dominic Cooper as Sky Rymand
- Christine Baranski as Tanya Chesham-Leigh
- Niall Buggy as Father Alex
- Chris Jarvis as Eddie
Mamma Mia! FAQ
Is Mamma Mia! worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A sunny, loud and silly jukebox musical built on ABBA songs, set on a Greek island. If you buy into it, it's pure fun. If you don't, the singing from non-singers and thin plot will wear on you.
Where can I watch Mamma Mia!?
In the US you can stream Mamma Mia! on Philo and Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Mamma Mia! OK for kids?
Mamma Mia! is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Mamma Mia! is a lighthearted musical romcom with mild innuendo around romance and an unmarried mother's past relationships, PG-13 rated.
What movies are like Mamma Mia!?
If you liked Mamma Mia!, try Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Singin' in the Rain, La La Land and Sing 2.