The read
A Balasaur Score of 69 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, Metacritic 76/100. Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 70% of the 3,223 2000s drama movies in this catalog. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
106 audience votes
Key crew
- Edward ShearmurOriginal Music Composer
- Rodrigo GarcíaDirector
- Rodrigo GarcíaScreenplay
Cast
- Glenn CloseDr. Elaine Keener (segments "This is Dr. Keener" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
- Cameron DiazCarol Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
- Calista FlockhartChristine Taylor (segments "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine" and "This is Dr. Keener")
- Kathy BakerRose (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
- Amy BrennemanDetective Kathy Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
- Valeria GolinoLilly (segment "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine")
- Holly HunterRebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
- Matt CravenWalter (segments "Fantasies About Rebecca" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
- Gregory HinesRobert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
- Miguel SandovalSam (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
- Noah FleissJay (segment "Someone For Rose")
- Danny WoodburnAlbert (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
