Because I Said So
2007 · Movie · PG-13 · 102 min · ★ 5.9 · 15% critics
A well-meaning but overinvolved mother tries to keep her youngest daughter from repeating past relationship mistakes by secretly screening potential partners and pushing her toward “the right” match. As the daughter explores romance on her own terms, her sisters scramble to rein in their mom’s interference and keep the family from spiraling.
Also known as Cherche homme parfait
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-02-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Critic score
- 15/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (672 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a breezy, family-centered rom-com with meddling-parent chaos and a cozy, feel-good vibe; Not for you if pushy-mom cringe or predictable setups annoy you, like in Monster-in-Law.
Pros: light, easy laughs; upbeat comfort-watch; likable ensemble | Cons: overbearing mom antics; predictable rom-com beats; slow, draggy stretches
Themes
- new love
- sibling relationship
- musician
- architect
- lonely hearts ad
- los angeles, california
- overbearing mother
- young woman
- single father
- caterer
- polka dot dress
- dating woes
- +4 more
Cast & crew
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
Stephen Collins
as Joe
Ty Panitz
as Lionel
Matt Champagne
as Eli
Colin Ferguson
as Derek
Directed by Michael Lehmann