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Because I Said So
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Because I Said So

2007-02-02 · 102 min · ★ 5.8

Romance · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Michael Lehmann
Production companies
Gold Circle Films, Universal Pictures, Mandate International
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 69,485,490

Top Cast

Diane KeatonDiane KeatonDaphne
Mandy MooreMandy MooreMilly
Gabriel MachtGabriel MachtJohnny
Tom Everett ScottTom Everett ScottJason
Lauren GrahamLauren GrahamMaggie
Piper PeraboPiper PeraboMae
Stephen CollinsStephen CollinsJoe
Ty PanitzTy PanitzLionel
Matt ChampagneMatt ChampagneEli
Colin FergusonColin FergusonDerek
Tony HaleTony HaleStuart
Sophina BrownSophina BrownMilly's Staff #1 Matisse
Karen Leigh HopkinsKaren Leigh HopkinsMilly's Staff #2 Charlie
Emily MaisanoMilly's Staff #3
Gerald DowneyGerald DowneyCousin Dougy's Friend
Ingrid Sanai BuronSinging Bride
Jennifer Bolton LeeDaphne's Masseuse
Alexis RheeAlexis RheeMaggie's Masseuse
Shu Lan TuanShu Lan TuanMilly's Masseuse
Steve LittleSteve LittleBad Teeth Guy

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