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Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

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2000 | 109 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Blue Valentine, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Emmy.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rodrigo García

  • 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")