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In the Land of Women (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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In the Land of Women is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Jon Kasdan, starring Kristen Stewart, Meg Ryan and Adam Brody. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $17.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
worldwide gross
$17.6M
Metascore
47
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In the Land of Women (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Jon Kasdan
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Land of Women About?

The premise of In the Land of Women without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a painful breakup, screenwriter Carter Webb seeks solace and perspective by visiting his grandmother in a small Michigan town. There, he unexpectedly finds himself drawn into the lives of a struggling single mother, Ryan, and her two daughters. Carter develops an unexpected connection with the family, offering support and discovering a renewed sense of purpose as he witnesses their challenges and triumphs.

In the Land of Women Themes & Keywords

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  • shopping mall
  • cutting one's own hair
  • writer
  • running into a tree
  • shower
  • death of grandmother
  • telephone call
  • cancer
  • kissing in the rain
  • grandmother grandson relationship
  • gay slur
  • teen party
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  • breast cancer
  • closet smoker
  • cell phone
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • watching tv
  • gender in title
  • grandmother
  • detroit
  • self confidence
  • perspective
  • regain perspective
  • passionate kiss
  • sex scene
  • female male sex scene
  • vaginal sex scene
  • swearing
  • love
  • neighbor
  • michigan
  • actress
  • girl
  • hypochondriac
  • screenwriter
  • vomiting
  • father figure
  • erotica filmmaking
  • softcore porn filmmaking
  • hypochondria
  • radiation
  • mastectomy
  • twenty something
  • sing along
  • listening to music
  • precociousness
  • men's bathroom
  • earphones
  • los angeles california
  • taxi
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Cast & crew

In the Land of Women Cast

Kristen Stewart leads the cast, with Meg Ryan and Adam Brody. Directed by Jon Kasdan.

From the director

More from Jon Kasdan

One more film directed by Jon Kasdan: The First Time.

Full filmography
Ratings

In the Land of Women Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave In the Land of Women 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Plot

In the Land of Women Plot Summary

What happens in In the Land of Women from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Los Angeles, a talented young writer named Carter Webb faces an emotional crossroads when his high-profile girlfriend Sofia abruptly ends their relationship. Seeking a fresh start, he decides to travel to Michigan to care for his allegedly ailing grandmother, Phyllis. However, upon his arrival, he discovers that Phyllis no longer recognizes him, presenting a unique challenge as he strives to support her while also coming to terms with his own heartache.

As he tends to the aging household and navigates the complexities of his new environment, Carter’s emotional wounds gradually begin to heal. His mother and boss back in Los Angeles keep in touch through phone calls, providing necessary support and guidance even from afar.

Full summary

The whole story of In the Land of Women, scene by scene

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Box office

In the Land of Women Box Office

In the Land of Women grossed $17.6 million worldwide. $11.1 million came from the US and Canada and $6.5 million (37%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$17.6M

US & Canada
$11.1M
International
$6.5M
US & Canada 63% Rest of the world 37%
Videos

In the Land of Women Trailers & Videos

The trailer of In the Land of Women.

In The Land Of Women (Trailer)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know In the Land of Women?

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

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What prompts Carter to leave Los Angeles for Michigan?

Cars

Cars in In the Land of Women

15 cars on screen, including the 2004 Mazda 3 and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.

All 15 cars
  • 2004 Mazda 3 in In the Land of Women 2004 Mazda 3 Main role
  • 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in In the Land of Women 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Chevette in In the Land of Women 1980 Chevrolet Chevette Minor role
  • 1993 Ford Crown Victoria in In the Land of Women 1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

In the Land of Women Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “อยากจะรักอีกครั้งในอ้อมกอดเธอ” and “Im Land der Frauen”.

Also known as
  • อยากจะรักอีกครั้งในอ้อมกอดเธอ
  • Im Land der Frauen
  • Il bacio che aspettavo
  • Entre mujeres
  • В стране женщин
  • A nők hálójában
  • Na území žen
  • לך תבין נשים
  • W świecie kobiet
  • Pe tărâmul femeilor
  • Eu e as mulheres
  • Au pays des femmes
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  • В територията на жената
  • 女人领地
  • Entre dones
  • 인 더 랜드 오브 우먼
  • ランド・オブ・ウーマン/優しい雨の降る街で
  • У країні жінок

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FAQ

In the Land of Women FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of In the Land of Women, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Land of Women?

In the Land of Women runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was In the Land of Women released?

In the Land of Women was released on April 20, 2007.

Who directed In the Land of Women?

In the Land of Women was directed by Jon Kasdan.

More films by Jon Kasdan

Who is in the cast of In the Land of Women?

In the Land of Women stars Kristen Stewart, Meg Ryan and Adam Brody.

How much did In the Land of Women make at the box office?

In the Land of Women grossed $17.6 million worldwide ($11.1 million domestic, $6.5 million international).

How is In the Land of Women rated?

In the Land of Women has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does In the Land of Women have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Land of Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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