In Her Shoes

In Her Shoes

2005 · 130 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.2 (1,292 votes)
Dir. Curtis Hanson · Starring Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, Shirley MacLaine, Mark Feuerstein, Ken Howard, Richard Burgi · Music Mark Isham

Friends. Rivals. Sisters.

ComedyDramaRomance

Irresponsible party girl Maggie is kicked out of her father's and stepmother's home—where she lives for free—and is taken in by her hard-working sister, Philadelphia lawyer Rose. After Maggie's disruptive ways ruin her sister's love life, Rose turns her out as well. But when their grandmother, who they never knew existed, comes into their lives, the sisters face some complicated truths about themselves and their family.

VIBE

This film feels like a warm, sometimes tumultuous, journey through sisterhood's complexities. It's a blend of sharp wit and genuine emotion, exploring the messy, beautiful process of self-discovery and familial bonds. Expect a heartfelt, ultimately uplifting experience that resonates with the challenges and triumphs of connection.

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