Because I Said So
“She's just your normal, overprotective, overbearing, over-the-top mother.”
Synopsis
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.
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Because I said so trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-14
Top Cast
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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
Karen Leigh Hopkins
Milly's Staff #2 Charlie
Emily Maisano
Milly's Staff #3
Gerald Downey
Cousin Dougy's Friend
Ingrid Sanai Buron
Singing Bride
Jennifer Bolton Lee
Daphne's Masseuse
Alexis Rhee
Maggie's Masseuse
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$69.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lehmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Leigh Hopkins, Jessie Nelson
- Original Score
- David Kitay
- Original Title
- Because I Said So
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $69.5M
- Production Studios
- Gold Circle Films, Universal Pictures, Mandate International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lehmann
Karen Leigh Hopkins, Jessie Nelson
David Kitay
Julio Macat
Paul Seydor, Troy Takaki
Paul Brooks, Jessie Nelson, Scott Niemeyer, Norm Waitt, Michael Flynn
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Lehmann
Director
Karen Leigh Hopkins
Screenplay
Jessie Nelson
Screenplay
Paul Brooks
Producer
Jessie Nelson
Producer
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Sharon Seymour
Production Design
Paul Seydor
Editor
Troy Takaki
Editor
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Bob Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Jon H. Epstein
Stunt Coordinator
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Because I Said So
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Because I Said So about?
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.
Who directed Because I Said So?
Because I Said So was directed by Michael Lehmann.
Who stars in Because I Said So?
The principal cast of Because I Said So includes Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore, Gabriel Macht, Tom Everett Scott, Lauren Graham.
When was Because I Said So released and how long is it?
Because I Said So was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Because I Said So make at the box office?
Because I Said So grossed $69.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Because I Said So?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Because I Said So was composed by David Kitay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Because I Said So?
Because I Said So holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).