Dr. T & the Women
Seen it?2000 | 122 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A successful Texas gynecologist finds himself amid a bevy of women and their problems – his wife’s breakdown, his daughter's fake marriage, his other daughter’s conspiracy theories, and his secretary’s crush. Craving time for himself, he finds solace in a kind outsider.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$23 million worldwide on a $23 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 71K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Altman
- Richard GereDr. Sullivan Travis / Dr. T
- Helen HuntBree Davis
- Farrah FawcettKate Travis
- Laura DernPeggy Travis
- Shelley LongCarolyn
- Tara ReidConnie Travis
- Kate HudsonDee Dee Travis
- Liv TylerMarilyn
- Robert HaysHarlan
- Matt MalloyBill