Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
“Men have their will. Women have their way.”
Synopsis
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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Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-27
Top Cast
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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")
Penelope Allen
Nancy (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Roma Maffia
Debbie (segments "Fantasies About Rebecca" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
Mika Boorem
June (segments "Love Waits For Kathy" and "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine")
Irma St. Paule
Elaine's Mother (segment "This is Dr. Keener")
Juanita Jennings
Nurse (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Laura Leigh Hughes
Receptionist (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 4, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodrigo García
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodrigo García
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Franchise Pictures, The Avnet/Kerner Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodrigo García
Rodrigo García
Edward Shearmur
Emmanuel Lubezki
Amy E. Duddleston
Lisa Lindstrom, Marsha Oglesby, Elie Samaha, Andrew Stevens, Jon Avnet
Department Leadership Roster
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Lisa Lindstrom
Producer
Marsha Oglesby
Producer
Rodrigo García
Director
Rodrigo García
Screenplay
Jon Avnet
Producer
Amy E. Duddleston
Editor
George L. Little
Costume Design
Jerry Fleming
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
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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?
The principal cast of Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her includes Glenn Close, Cameron Diaz, Calista Flockhart, Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman.
When was Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her released and how long is it?
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her make at the box office?
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her was composed by Edward Shearmur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).