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I Don't Know How She Does It

2011·Movie
1h 29min·PG-13
IMDb5.0Metacritic383.3Rotten Tomatoes17%32%

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

If it were easy, men would do it too.

As an employee at a Boston-based financial firm, Kate Reddy struggles daily to balance the demands of her high-powered career with the needs of her husband, Richard, and their two children. When she gets an account that requires frequent trips to New York and her husband gets a new job, Kate finds herself spread even thinner. Complicating Kate's life even more is her new business associate Jack Abelhammer, who throws temptation into the mix.
Work-Life BalanceRomantic ComedyFamily-OrientedRelatable StrugglesFast-PacedLightheartedContemporary SettingCareer WomanFeel-Good

Crew

Directed by:
Douglas McGrath, Anthony Pettine, Timothy Bird
Written by:
Aline Brosh McKenna, Allison Pearson
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Aline Brosh McKenna, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Joshua Winget, Dana Sano, Will Ralston

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I Don't Know How She Does It

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Where can I stream I Don't Know How She Does It legally?

PrimefuboTVThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

I Don't Know How She Does It is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Don't Know How She Does It worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Don't Know How She Does It rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is I Don't Know How She Does It?

1 h 29 min

I Don't Know How She Does It runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Don't Know How She Does It?

Critics28
Audiences38

Not quite. Audiences rate I Don't Know How She Does It higher (38) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was I Don't Know How She Does It a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$31 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is I Don't Know How She Does It in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Don't Know How She Does It?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Don't Know How She Does It in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Don't Know How She Does It use?

Film of the BookHigh-Powered Career WomanFamily Versus CareerEmbarrassing Ringtone

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for I Don't Know How She Does It, including Film of the Book, High-Powered Career Woman, Family Versus Career.