
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Drama · Romance
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Glenn Close
Glenn Close
Dr. Elaine Keener (segments "This is Dr. Keener" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
Glenn Close
Dr. Elaine Keener (segments "This is Dr. Keener" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")


Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Carol Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Cameron Diaz
Carol Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")


Calista Flockhart
Calista Flockhart
Christine Taylor (segments "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine" and "This is Dr. Keener")
Calista Flockhart
Christine Taylor (segments "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine" and "This is Dr. Keener")


Kathy Baker
Kathy Baker
Rose (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
Kathy Baker
Rose (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")


Amy Brenneman
Amy Brenneman
Detective Kathy Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Amy Brenneman
Detective Kathy Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")


Valeria Golino
Valeria Golino
Lilly (segment "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine")
Valeria Golino
Lilly (segment "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine")


Holly Hunter
Holly Hunter
Rebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Holly Hunter
Rebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")


Matt Craven
Matt Craven
Walter (segments "Fantasies About Rebecca" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
Matt Craven
Walter (segments "Fantasies About Rebecca" and "Love Waits For Kathy")


Gregory Hines
Gregory Hines
Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Gregory Hines
Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")


Miguel Sandoval
Miguel Sandoval
Sam (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Miguel Sandoval
Sam (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
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