
In Her Shoes
Seen it?2005 | 130 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Philadelphia Story or It Happened One Night, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
Irresponsible party girl Maggie is kicked out of her father's and stepmother's home—where she lives for free—and is taken in by her hard-working sister, Philadelphia lawyer Rose. After Maggie's disruptive ways ruin her sister's love life, Rose turns her out as well. But when their grandmother, who they never knew existed, comes into their lives, the sisters face some complicated truths about themselves and their family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$84 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 263K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Curtis Hanson
- Cameron DiazMaggie Feller
- Toni ColletteRose Feller
- Shirley MacLaineElla Hirsh
- Mark FeuersteinSimon Stein
- Ken HowardMichael Feller
- Candice AzzaraSydelle Feller
- Francine BeersMrs. Lefkowitz
- Norman LloydThe Professor
- Jerry AdlerLewis Feldman
- Brooke SmithAmy