Cinema and assisted reproduction: 6 movies you must watch

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Dr. Carlos Parra
Published on
6/12/2024
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Cinema has the power to bring us closer to complex topics from an emotional and entertaining perspective. One of these topics is assisted reproduction, which has inspired moving, funny, and educational stories. From romantic comedies to dramas based on true events, these stories portray the emotions and challenges of those navigating this journey. Below, we tell you about these films and where you can enjoy them in Mexico.

The Back-up Plan (2010)

Jennifer Lopez plays Zoe, a woman who decides to become a single mother through artificial insemination after years of searching for her "ideal partner." Just after undergoing the procedure, she meets Stan, a man who could be everything she had dreamed of. The Back-up Plan combines romance and humor while addressing the challenges of balancing love and motherhood.

Available for free on Mercado Play 

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The Switch (2010)

Kassie, played by Jennifer Aniston, decides to become a single mother through artificial insemination. Things get complicated when her best friend Wally discovers an unexpected secret that could change everything.

Available for free on: Vix, and on Prime Video with a subscription

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Maggie’s Plan (2015)

Maggie, a woman determined to be a single mother, finds her life tangled when she falls for the married man she had chosen as a donor. Starring Greta Gerwig, this comedy explores relationships, social expectations, and unconventional choices in motherhood.

Available to rent on Prime Video and Apple TV

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Private Life (2018)

Private Life is an American comedy-drama written and directed by Tamara Jenkins, in which Rachel and Richard are a couple facing infertility while exploring options like adoption and in vitro fertilization. The film balances poignant moments with the complexity of maintaining a relationship under pressure.

Available on Netflix

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Our Body (2023)

French director Claire Simon follows the daily operations of a gynecology ward in a public hospital in Paris. She meets patients at all stages of life: young and old, cisgender and trans. Through this documentary, she tells unique stories of fertility, gender transitions, and cancer, including her own.

An emotional and intimate story that offers an open and empathetic look at women's health.

Available on Mubi

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Joy (2024)

This film is a historical drama based on true events that celebrates the scientific breakthroughs and human effort behind Louise Joy Brown, the first "test-tube baby."
Joy is a tribute to science, perseverance, and the human capacity to transform lives.

Available on Netflix

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Bonus:

Baby Fever (2022)

In this two-season series, Nana, a fertility specialist, discovers that her fertile window is about to close. During a drunken night, she makes an unexpected decision: to inseminate herself with her ex-boyfriend's sperm. A comedy that blends emotion and humor.

Available on Netflix

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Whether you are looking to reflect on the challenges of fertility or simply enjoy a good movie, these stories will connect you with the power of science and human emotion. Go ahead and explore them!

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