Because I Said So

Because I Said So

She's just your normal, overprotective, overbearing, over-the-top mother.

PG-13 2007 · 102 min · ★ 5.9 · 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.

Directed by Michael Lehmann · Written by Jessie Nelson

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Diane Keaton Daphne
Mandy Moore Milly
Gabriel Macht Johnny
Tom Everett Scott Jason
Lauren Graham Maggie
Piper Perabo Mae
Stephen Collins Joe
Ty Panitz Lionel
Matt Champagne Eli
Colin Ferguson Derek
Tony Hale Stuart
Sophina Brown Milly's Staff #1 Matisse

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