We all have sweet memories from our time with our mothers and grandmothers. They are the women that can help shape our lives. And when their time is over, it makes sense to want to honor what they’ve passed on.

That idea is at the heart of Nonnas, which is a sweet comedy that has released on Netflix in time for Mother’s Day. It’s based on a true story of a man who opened a restaurant to honor his mother, providing an outlet for several other mothers and grandmothers along the way.

In the film, Joe (Vince Vaughn) works for the New York transportation department. He’s a kind man who hasn’t really pursued any dreams. When his mother dies and leaves him money, his friends (Joe Manganiello and Drea De Mateo) push him to use that money to follow his dream. Turns out, that dream is connected to the time spent with his mother and grandmother in the kitchen.

He buys a restaurant on Staten Island. Joe sees it as a place to honor that legacy, welcoming in other “Nonnas” to act as the chefs. That leads him to recruit his mother’s friends, Gia (Susan Sarandon) and Roberta (Lorraine Bracco), along with two others—Antonella (Brenda Vaccaro) and Teresa (Talia Shire)—who respond to his ad on Craig’s List.

Together Joe and his chefs craft a menu, while Joe and his friends build the spot out and give it life. But when it comes time to open the doors, will enough people find it to make it a success?

This is based on a true story, as noted above. The closing moments of the film showcase the real Joe and his real Nonnas through pictures and videos. It’s a nice touch that will definitely hit you in the feels, especially after all that’s come before it.

It’s been a while since I’ve really enjoyed one of Vaughn’s films. Often, he plays characters that are a little too glib or smug. He has a knack for it and has made it work in some genuinely funny films, too. But here we get to see a different side of Vaughn. There is humor here, but it comes through circumstance and charm. Here, his Joe is just a loveable guy who wants to honor his mother and support some other ladies living out their dreams, too.

He’s really fun in this role. You can’t help but root for him in all phases, and that makes this film a lot of fun. That’s also a credit to director Stephen Chbosky, who does a beautiful job of bringing it to life, and the rest of this charming supporting cast.

I enjoyed the back-and-forth between Bracco and Vaccaro, and the way they interacted with Shire and Sarandon. It’s a different kind of story and some different kind of roles for these ladies, but I really enjoyed the journey.

As we head to Mother’s Day, this is a perfect kind of streaming film to watch with the special mother in your life. It’s a beautiful and sweet story that will get you in the feels.

Nonnas is now streaming on Netflix.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.