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Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

2000·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
62
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Interwoven Character StudiesFemale ProtagonistsEmotional ConnectionCalifornia SettingIntimate StorytellingMelancholy AtmosphereSubtle PerformancesPersonal Struggles

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

Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

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

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?

1 h 49 min

Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?

Critics78
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her higher (78) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.