I Don't Know How She Does It
2011, English. Directed by Douglas McGrath.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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I Don't Know How She Does It is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Douglas McGrathDirector
- Sarah Jessica ParkerKate Reddy
- Pierce BrosnanJack Abelhammer
- Greg KinnearRichard Reddy
- Christina HendricksAllison Henderson
- Kelsey GrammerClark Cooper
- Seth MeyersChris Bunce
- Olivia MunnMomo Hahn
- Jane CurtinMarla Reddy
- Mark BlumLew Reddy
- Busy PhilippsWendy Best
- Sarah ShahiJanine LoPietro
- Jessica SzohrPaula
Details
- Released
- 16 September 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Aline Brosh McKenna
- Budget
- $24M
- Box office
- $31M
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I Don't Know How She Does It: quick answers
Is I Don't Know How She Does It worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 421 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Don't Know How She Does It?
I Don't Know How She Does It runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does I Don't Know How She Does It have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Don't Know How She Does It. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Don't Know How She Does It parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Don't Know How She Does It is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Don't Know How She Does It on?
I Don't Know How She Does It is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Don't Know How She Does It?
If you liked I Don't Know How She Does It, try Just Friends, Merv, Heartbreakers.
Who directed I Don't Know How She Does It?
I Don't Know How She Does It (2011) was directed by Douglas McGrath and stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear.