I Don't Know How She Does It

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  • Opened September 16, 2011 (Sneak Peak on Sat., 9/10)
  • 1 hr 31 min
  • PG-13 | Sexual references throughout
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 14+. More on child suitability

  • As an employee at a Boston-based financial firm, Kate Reddy (Sarah Jessica Parker) struggles daily to balance the demands of her high-powered career with the needs of her husband (Greg Kinnear) and 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 new business associate Jack Abelhammer (Pierce Brosnan), who throws temptation into the mix. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan, Kelsey Grammer, Christina Hendricks, Olivia Munn
  • Director: Douglas McGrath
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance

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Fans say So-So
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Critics say No
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Fan Reviews

No
typical show for the times

by daughtersFATHER

NO.. didin't enjoy it. Just like most shows now....why does a PG 13 rating speak of such issues? Kids need leadership. People to look up to... not some doped up POTTYMOUTH that claims its cool. ...

Oh No!
I Don't Know How I Saw This Whole Movie

by lorenjey1226

It should have been a Lifetime or WE movie. The character did no accomplish something extraordinary like the cure for cancer. She is a working mother, with a husband. If the producers wanted to be...

So-so
"Chick Flick"

by DonB7

Just too predictable. My wife liked it more than I did....

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Critic Reviews

75
Philadelphia Inquirer
| Carrie Rickey

In describing the conflict of a woman who has it all without enjoying it all, Pearson's book had teeth. McKenna's screenplay has only a smile. But is it ever good to laugh. Read full review

63
Miami Herald
| Connie Ogle

The humor tends to be broad, but the spritely pace doesn't allow for too much lingering on the jokes that don't land (really, we've seen enough morning sickness bits to make us gag). Read full review

60
New York Daily News
| Elizabeth Weitzman

From the wry narration to the girlish mannerisms, Parker really does turn this film into "Sex and the Kiddies." Read full review

60
The Hollywood Reporter
| Michael Rechtshaffen

Amusing, but formulaic, romantic comedy. Read full review

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Sarah Jessica Parker as Kate Reddy in ``I Don't Know How She Does It.''