Because I Said So
Seen it?2007 | 102 min | Romance, Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
3% on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$69 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 139K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Lehmann
- Diane KeatonDaphne
- Mandy MooreMilly
- Gabriel MachtJohnny
- Tom Everett ScottJason
- Lauren GrahamMaggie
- Piper PeraboMae
- Stephen CollinsJoe
- Ty PanitzLionel
- Matt ChampagneEli
- Colin FergusonDerek