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Because I Said So

5.920071h 42mPG-13MovieRomanceComedy

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.

DirectorMichael Lehmann
WritersKaren Leigh Hopkins·Jessie Nelson
ProducersScott Niemeyer·Norm Waitt

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Starz Apple TV channelStarz Apple TV channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Lehmann

DKDiane Keaton
Diane Keaton
Daphne
MMMandy Moore
Mandy Moore
Milly
GMGabriel Macht
Gabriel Macht
Johnny
TSTom Everett Scott
Tom Everett Scott
Jason
LGLauren Graham
Lauren Graham
Maggie
PPPiper Perabo
Piper Perabo
Mae
SCStephen Collins
Stephen Collins
Joe
TPTy Panitz
Ty Panitz
Lionel
MCMatt Champagne
Matt Champagne
Eli
CFColin Ferguson
Colin Ferguson
Derek
THTony Hale
Tony Hale
Stuart
SBSophina Brown
Sophina Brown
Milly's Staff #1 Matisse

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Because I Said So — streaming FAQ

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Because I Said So is streaming on Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Because I Said So is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Starz.

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