Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000)

Men have their will. Women have their way.

Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000) poster

In California, a group of women struggle with personal problems as their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Dr. Elaine Keener, the sole caretaker for her aging mother, turns to tarot card reader Christine for spiritual aid. Christine grapples with her own angst due to her lover's debilitating illness. Meanwhile, a bank manager deals with an unwanted pregnancy, two sisters pursue romantic interests and a housewife gets back into the dating game.

Director: Rodrigo García
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

  • Glenn Close - Dr. Elaine Keener (segments "This is Dr. Keener" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
  • Cameron Diaz - Carol Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
  • Calista Flockhart - Christine Taylor (segments "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine" and "This is Dr. Keener")
  • Kathy Baker - Rose (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
  • Amy Brenneman - Detective Kathy Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
  • Valeria Golino - Lilly (segment "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine")
  • Holly Hunter - Rebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
  • Matt Craven - Walter (segments "Fantasies About Rebecca" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
  • Gregory Hines - Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
  • Miguel Sandoval - Sam (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")

Screenplay

Music: Edward Shearmur
Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Editing: Amy E. Duddleston
Production: Franchise Pictures, Avnet/Kerner Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en

Themes

Battle with Depression and Hope, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

depression, pregnancy, sadness, loneliness, dating, relationship, illness, tarot

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her about?
In California, a group of women struggle with personal problems as their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Dr. Elaine Keener, the sole caretaker for her aging mother, turns to tarot card reader Christine for spiritual aid. Christine grapples with her own angst due to her lover's debilitating illness. Meanwhile, a bank manager deals with an unwanted pregnancy, two sisters pursue romantic interests and a housewife gets back into the dating game.
Who directed Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her was directed by Rodrigo García.
Who stars in Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her stars Glenn Close, Cameron Diaz, Calista Flockhart, Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman, Valeria Golino.
How long is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her is a Drama, Romance film.
How much did Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her gross?
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her grossed $1M worldwide.
Where was Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her produced?
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?
The themes of Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her include: Battle with Depression and Hope, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.