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I Do, They Don’t (2005): Cast & Plot

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I Do, They Don’t is a 2005 family film directed by Steven Robman, starring Josie Bissett as Carrie Lewellyn, Rob Estes and Kristopher Clarke. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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I Do, They Don’t (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Steven Robman
Genre
Family
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is I Do, They Don’t About?

The premise of I Do, They Don’t without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a spontaneous Las Vegas wedding, Carrie and Jim return home to tell their children the surprising news. The couple must navigate awkward first meetings, clashing routines, and the challenges of blending two families into one household, all while hoping their new marriage can survive the chaos.

I Do, They Don’t Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • widower
  • undressing
  • wedding chapel
  • stepfamily
  • sex in an office
  • remarriage
  • las vegas nevada
  • flashing
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Cast & crew

I Do, They Don’t Cast & Characters

Josie Bissett leads the cast as Carrie Lewellyn, with Rob Estes as Jim Barber and Kristopher Clarke as Andrew Lewellyn. Directed by Steven Robman; 32 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Steven Robman

More films directed by Steven Robman: Relative Chaos, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, Picking Up & Dropping Off and The Sons of Mistletoe.

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Plot

I Do, They Don’t Plot Summary

What happens in I Do, They Don’t from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two widowed parents, Carrie Lewellyn [Josie Bissett] and Jim Barber [Rob Estes], each raise a brood of four kids and share a dog named Java. Carrie’s clan includes Moira Lewellyn [Martha Maclsaac], Andrew “Drew” Lewellyn [Kristopher Clarke], Nathan Lewellyn [Jason Spevack], and Daisy Lewellyn [Jessie Wright], while Jim’s kids are Sandy Barber [Lyndsy Fonseca], Jeff Barber [Ephraim Ellis], Andrew “Andy” Barber [Fraser McGregor], and Lily Barber [Clare Stone]. The unconventional patchwork family finds itself suddenly bound together when they spend a weekend in Las Vegas and tie the knot in a casino church, an impulsive decision that feels thrilling but also unsettles the uneasy balance of their lives.

Full summary

The whole story of I Do, They Don’t, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know I Do, They Don’t?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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In which city do Carrie and Jim impulsively get married?

Details

I Do, They Don’t Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “In dieci sotto un tetto” and “Deine, meine, unsere Kinder”.

Also known as
  • In dieci sotto un tetto
  • Deine, meine, unsere Kinder
  • Familia a la fuerza
  • Gyerekszomorító igen
  • Пълна каша
  • Mariés, huit enfants
  • Tohle u nás neděláme

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FAQ

I Do, They Don’t FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Do, They Don’t, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Do, They Don’t?

I Do, They Don’t runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was I Do, They Don’t released?

I Do, They Don’t was released on March 20, 2005.

Who directed I Do, They Don’t?

I Do, They Don’t was directed by Steven Robman.

More films by Steven Robman

Who is in the cast of I Do, They Don’t?

I Do, They Don’t stars Josie Bissett as Carrie Lewellyn, Rob Estes as Jim Barber and Kristopher Clarke as Andrew Lewellyn, among 32 credited actors.

Does I Do, They Don’t have a post-credit scene?

No. I Do, They Don’t has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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