Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Released
May 27, 2000
Runtime: 1h 49m
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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Cast & Crew
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")
Rodrigo García
Director
Rodrigo García
Screenplay
Media
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