Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

"Men have their will. Women have their way."

2000 1h 49m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 106

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Men have their will. Women have their way.”

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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")

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rodrigo García
Writers: Rodrigo García
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rodrigo García, shot by Emmanuel Lubezki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Edward Shearmur. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Amy E. Duddleston shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Glenn Close and Cameron Diaz and Calista Flockhart carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Men have their will. Women have their way.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0210358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Rodrigo García directs. Emmanuel Lubezki behind the camera. Edward Shearmur scores. Amy E. Duddleston cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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126 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Rodrigo García, shot by Emmanuel Lubezki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Edward Shearmur. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Amy E. Duddleston shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Glenn Close and Cameron Diaz and Calista Flockhart carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Men have their will. Women have their way.".
7IMDB entry: tt0210358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 8 themes, including "depression", "pregnancy", "sadness", "loneliness".
9Released under 15 different titles around the world.