Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

Men have their will. Women have their way.

PG-13 2000 · 109 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Rodrigo García · Written by Rodrigo García

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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")
Noah Fleiss Jay (segment "Someone For Rose")
Danny Woodburn Albert (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Love Waits For Kathy")

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