Because I Said So

Because I Said So

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

PG-13 2007 · 102 min · ★ 5.8 · 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.

Directed by Michael Lehmann · Written by Jessie Nelson

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