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Movie Info
In California, a group of women struggle with personal problems as their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Dr. Elaine Keener (Glenn Close), the sole caretaker for her aging mother, turns to tarot card reader Christine (Cameron Diaz) for spiritual aid. Christine grapples with her own angst due to her lover's debilitating illness. Meanwhile, a bank manager (Holly Hunter) deals with an unwanted pregnancy, two sisters pursue romantic interests and a housewife gets back into the dating game.
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Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Mature Themes|Language)
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Genre: Drama, Lgbtq+
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Original Language: English
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Director: Rodrigo Garcia
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Producer: Jon Avnet, Lisa Lindstrom, Marsha Oglesby
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Writer: Rodrigo Garcia
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Runtime:
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Distributor: United Artists
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Production Co: Franchise Pictures, LTZ II, Inc., Avnet/Kerner Productions
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Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
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Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Cast & Crew

Glenn Close
Dr. Elaine Keener

Cameron Diaz
Carol Faber

Calista Flockhart
Christine Taylor

Kathy Baker
Rose

Amy Brenneman
Detective Kathy Faber

Valeria Golino
Lilly

Holly Hunter
Rebecca Waynon

Matt Craven
Walter

Gregory Hines
Robert

Miguel Sandoval
Sam

Noah Fleiss
Jay

Danny Woodburn
Albert

Penelope Allen
Nancy

Roma Maffia
Debbie

Mika Boorem
June

Irma St. Paule
Elaine's Mother

Juanita Jennings
Nurse

Laura Leigh Hughes
Receptionist

Erik King
Police Officer

Elpidia Carrillo
Carmen Alba

Rodrigo Garcia
Director

Rodrigo Garcia
Screenwriter

Jon Avnet
Producer

Lisa Lindstrom
Producer

Marsha Oglesby
Producer

Elie Samaha
Executive Producer

Andrew Stevens
Executive Producer

Emmanuel Lubezki
Cinematographer

Amy E. Duddleston
Film Editing

Ed Shearmur
Original Music

Jerry Fleming
Production Design

George L. Little
Costume Design
Critic Reviews for Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Audience Reviews for Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
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Nov 07, 2013
I usually love interweaving movies - movies where the main characters show up in each other's story lines. This one is fine, and the acting is great - but I didn't really get attached to any of the characters.
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Mar 27, 2013
This attempt at a female collective effort doesn't work as well as other films in the genre but some of the performances really stand out..in particular the ever wonderful Glenn Close.
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Jul 25, 2011
Five vignettes about LA women who are connected only by the film's poetic story-telling. Though the film attempts to link the five stories, it falls well short of the Altman Standard for creative interweaving. This in and of itself is not damning, but I am astounded by the skilled story construction it takes to reach the Altman Standard. This film did not astound me. In fact, strong performances by the entire cast, especially Gleen Close and Holly Hunter, keep this film from becoming a maudlin soap opera. In their stories, they are subjected to clairvoyants, one a tarot card reader, the other a homeless woman, and while their respective prophecies do little to change their lives' courses, the characters are forced to confront uncomfortable realities. Another highlight is the film's dialogue, which is poetic but fits well in these characters' mouths. Writer/director Rodrigo Garcia balances lines worthy of a literary story with the naturalness of his subject matter. Overall, there isn't a lot wrong with <i>Things You Can Tell just by Looking at Her</i>, but it fails to be truly extraordinary like the legendary director Garcia is imitating.
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Sep 01, 2009
Amy Brenneman, Glenn Close, Calista Flockhart, Holly Hunter, Gregory Hines, Cameron Diaz, Matt Craven, Kathy Bates, Danny Woodburn, Valeria Golino, Noah Fleiss, Romma Mafia, Mika Boorem DIRECTED BY: Rodrigo Garcia This is a story roughly surrounding seven women. I can see all the men fleeting as I type that, lol.. It most definitely is a chick flick, so I can see some guys cringing away. But some of you out there secretly like these movies, admit it..LOL. This movie is full of some very talented actress's, some of my favorites. I was really excited to see this movie to see how it all ladies intertwined with one another in the story. I must say I really enjoyed how they connected all the women together without them actually really knowing each other. It was definitely an interesting watch and kinda sad as well. Seeing one losing their partner to an illness, the other to his wife, and seeing the other's being so desperate to have a partner. It's obvious that this is how it is for some women. But personally I find being desperate and clingy like Glenn Close character just sad. Her character is the one I felt more sad for then any of them besides Calista Flockhart. and Holly Hunters. Holly not so much for her relationship, but for what she gave up because of the relationship she had. Great acting by all. Even the younger stars in this film. Some of the stories where more interesting then others, but still flowed with the movie in its entire very well. Worth seeing if you like chick flicks.
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