In the Land of Women
Seen it?2007 | 97 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Manhattan or Brief Encounter, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
After a bad breakup with his girlfriend leaves him heartbroken, Carter Webb moves to Michigan to take care of his ailing grandmother. Once there, he gets mixed up in the lives of the mother and daughters who live across the street.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Kasdan
- Adam BrodyCarter Webb
- Meg RyanSarah Hardwicke
- Kristen StewartLucy Hardwicke
- Olympia DukakisPhyllis
- Makenzie VegaPaige Hardwicke
- Elena AnayaSofia Buñuel
- Dustin MilliganEric Watts
- JoBeth WilliamsAgnes Webb
- Kelsey KeelTeenage Girl
- Danielle SavreTeenage Girl