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Because I Said So (2007)

โ€œShe's just your normal, overprotective, overbearing, over-the-top mother.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 683 votes 1h 42m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#176 of 208 films from 2007 #2392 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Michael Lehmann ยท Written by Jessie Nelson, Karen Leigh Hopkins

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Overview

In an effort to prevent family history from repeating itself, meddlesome mom Daphne Wilder attempts to set up her youngest daughter, Milly, with Mr. Right. Meanwhile, her other daughters try to keep their mom's good intentions under control.

Cast

Diane Keatonas Daphne
Mandy Mooreas Milly
Gabriel Machtas Johnny
Tom Everett Scottas Jason
Lauren Grahamas Maggie
Piper Peraboas Mae
Stephen Collinsas Joe
Ty Panitzas Lionel
Matt Champagneas Eli
Colin Fergusonas Derek
Tony Haleas Stuart
Curt Clendeninas Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
Sophina Brownas Milly's Staff #1 Matisse
John Ross Bowieas Cute Food Spewing Guy

Facts

Release dateFebruary 2, 2007
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Box office$69,485,490
IMDbtt0490084

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Questions

How long is Because I Said So?
Because I Said So runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Because I Said So worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 683 votes, which places it #176 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 16%) and #2392 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Because I Said So?
Because I Said So was directed by Michael Lehmann. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Heathers (1989), Airheads (1994), Hudson Hawk (1991).
Who stars in Because I Said So?
Diane Keaton as Daphne; Mandy Moore as Milly; Gabriel Macht as Johnny; Tom Everett Scott as Jason; Lauren Graham as Maggie; Piper Perabo as Mae.
What is Because I Said So rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Because I Said So?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11720.

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