

Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
2000-05-27 · 109 min · ★ 5.8
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Rodrigo García
- Production companies
- Franchise Pictures, The Avnet/Kerner Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 1,433,668
Top Cast
Glenn CloseDr. Elaine Keener (segments "This is Dr. Keener" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
Cameron DiazCarol Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Calista FlockhartChristine Taylor (segments "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine" and "This is Dr. Keener")
Kathy BakerRose (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
Amy BrennemanDetective Kathy Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Valeria GolinoLilly (segment "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine")
Holly HunterRebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Matt CravenWalter (segments "Fantasies About Rebecca" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
Gregory HinesRobert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Miguel SandovalSam (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Noah FleissJay (segment "Someone For Rose")
Danny WoodburnAlbert (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
Penelope AllenNancy (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Roma MaffiaDebbie (segments "Fantasies About Rebecca" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
Mika BooremJune (segments "Love Waits For Kathy" and "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine")
Irma St. PauleElaine's Mother (segment "This is Dr. Keener")
Juanita JenningsNurse (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Laura Leigh HughesReceptionist (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Erik KingPolice Officer (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
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