Because I Said So (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2007, Because I Said So is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Lehmann, running about 102 minutes. “She's just your normal, overprotective, overbearing, over-the-top mother.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Because I Said So stars Diane Keaton as Daphne, Mandy Moore as Milly, Gabriel Macht as Johnny and Tom Everett Scott as Jason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Because I Said So has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $69.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Because I Said So page.
If you liked it. Fans of Because I Said So tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Because I Said So (2007)?
- In US, Because I Said So is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Because I Said So worth watching?
- Because I Said So holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Because I Said So?
- Because I Said So stars Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore, Gabriel Macht, Tom Everett Scott and Lauren Graham.
- When was Because I Said So released?
- Because I Said So was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.