Kate Hudson, John Corbett, Joan Cusack

After her sister and brother-in-law die in a car accident, a young woman becomes the guardian of their three children.

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67% liked it

120,963 ratings

Critics

22% liked it

124 critics

PG-13, 119 min.

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Release Date: May 28, 2004

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DVD Release Date: October 12, 2004

Stats: 4,243 reviews

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Flixster Reviews (4,243)


  • November 8, 2008
    This movie started out to be really sad, but it was very touching as it went on.
  • February 23, 2008
    Typical party-girl-grows-up-and takes-care-of-sister's-kids story.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • August 5, 2007
    It was good, but then again Kate Hudson can do no wrong.
  • June 29, 2007
    Not bad for a chick flick.
  • November 14, 2009
    an inspiring movie..
  • October 27, 2009
    Comwecial or stupid! :|
  • October 24, 2009
    pretty good
    isnt the guy too old for kate hudson?!?!
  • September 22, 2009
    ooh! this is good! this is where i found my love of joan cusak impersonations!
  • September 19, 2009
    an ok movie I've seen better!

Critic Reviews


May 28, 2004
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

There's no real conflict, and the screenplay sometimes approaches idiocy. full review

May 28, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Like tumbling into chick-flick hell. full review

May 28, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Tame and timid from beginning to end, and relentlessly conventional. full review

May 28, 2004
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

Boils down every feel-good chick-flick cliche of the last 15 years into a lumpy mass of multiplex comfort food. full review

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Comments


  • pavacri23
    April 21, 2008
    good to spend some extra hours watching tv
  • esamharmeel
    August 5, 2007
    hiiiiiiiii
    how r u
  • farawaylynn
    May 10, 2007
    Pastor Dan & Helen...what a perfect match!
  • surfergirl2414
    December 29, 2006
    i actually just watched it today!! it wasnt the first time i had seen it but that is such a good movie about how a party girl can turn into a great mom! i LOVE this movie!

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