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Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

2000Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

DramaRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes80%64%

A slow-burning, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Men have their will. Women have their way.

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.

Feels like

  • Interwoven Character Studies
  • Female Protagonists
  • Emotional Connection
  • California Setting
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Melancholy Atmosphere
  • Subtle Performances
  • Personal Struggles

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Rodrigo García
Written by
Rodrigo García
Produced by
Jon Avnet, Marsha Oglesby, Lisa Lindstrom
Music by
Edward Shearmur

Everyone

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Facts

May 27, 2000 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
May 27, 2000
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$1 million
Available in
21 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?"

Questions about Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

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Where can I stream Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?

The RokuScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

In the United States, Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her streams on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.