Take My Daughters, Please Ending Explained: A woman with four single daughters sets out to try and get them married. Directed by Larry Elikann, this 1988 comedy film stars Rue McClanahan (Lilah Page), alongside Kim Delaney as Evan, Deidre Hall as Nell, Stepfanie Kramer as Jess. With a 9/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.

What Happens at the End of Take My Daughters, Please?

A woman with four single daughters sets out to try and get them married.

How Does Rue McClanahan (Lilah Page)'s Story End?

  • Rue McClanahan: Rue McClanahan's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Larry Elikann delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 40m runtime.
  • Kim Delaney (Evan): Kim Delaney's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Deidre Hall (Nell): Deidre Hall's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Take My Daughters, Please Mean?

Take My Daughters, Please concludes with Larry Elikann reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Rue McClanahan leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.