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Director Robert Altman reteams with Cookie's Fortune scribe Anne Rapp for this tale of a Dallas gynecologist and the parade of anxious patients, haggard family members, and potential love interests wh... read more read more...o come his way. Richard Gere plays the titular role of Dr. Sullivan Travis, a calm, successful, and much sought-after ob-gyn who witnesses his normally stable life come apart over the course of one rainy autumn. As the film opens, Dr. T and his wife Kate (Farrah Fawcett) are preparing for the wedding of their Dallas Cowboys cheerleader daughter Dee Dee (Kate Hudson). Their other daughter -- the Kennedy-assassination conspiracy theorist Connie (Tara Reid) -- has her doubts about the impending nuptials, but Dr. T chalks them up to routine sibling jealousy. Meanwhile, escaping a messy divorce, boozy sister-in-law Peggy (Laura Dern) moves into the Travis household with her three toddler daughters in tow. For release, Dr. T finds solace target shooting and golfing (occasionally at the same time) with his buddies, and at his country club, he meets a beguiling golf pro, Bree (Helen Hunt). When the childlike Kate loses her grip on reality during a flatware shopping spree, Bree offers to give the kindly doctor some lessons in his swing -- both on and off the fairways. Dr. T had its North American Premiere at the 2000 Toronto International Film Fest. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

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R, 2 hr. 1 min.

Directed by: Robert Altman

Release Date: October 13, 2000

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  • fb1664868775
    October 27, 2011
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    Though in no way comparable to some of his other works, I like to think of this as Altman's take on the "chick flick" genre. Featuring hilarious performances from Laura Dern, Shelley Long and Richard Gere.
  • stevenecarrier
    April 27, 2011
    stevenecarrier
    "Dr. T & The Women" is a very underrated film from Robert Altman. While it's far from his best work and the comedy is much broader than his other films from the 00s, it's still immensely enjoyable. At it's heart, this is a film about women and how wild and unpredictable they can ... read morebe. The film ends with a tornado, so the symbolism can get a bit heavy handed. Thankfully, Altman uses his trademark overlapping dialogue to great effect and he pulls out some lovely and funny performances from all the women and especially an understated Richard Gere. Like we saw with "Nashville," "Short Cuts" and now "Dr. T & The Women," this is a film about a city. Altman understands what makes Dallas tick as much as he got Nashville and Los Angeles. Don't go into this film thinking it's a romantic comedy, like many do, because it's far from it.
  • arashxak
    July 28, 2008
    arashxak
    Extremely underrated
  • deano
    June 23, 2008
    deano
    Robert Altman movie is much more going on than just that: this is a multicharacter ensemble piece in which the large cast has been enouraged to improvise. The result is a rich, flavourful character study that will appeal to the director's fans and possibly make a few converts to ... read morehis unorthodox style of storytelling.
  • superclerk25
    February 1, 2007
    superclerk25
    Bad movie with bad acting and one of the stupidest endings ever.
  • dreamfaeries
    December 7, 2006
    dreamfaeries
    Can you say boring?
  • thirdway821
    December 30, 2011
    thirdway821
    This is one of the funniest films from Robert Altman. The entire cast is terrific, Altman's overlapping dialogue is used perfectly, the huge ensemble cast that would make Paul Thomas Anderson would envy about, and I was fascinated with the women, particularly the relationship bet... read moreween Kate Hudson and Liv Tyler and it's interesting because Altman handles their personal bond with real honesty, maturity, and great humour. "Dr T. And The Women" is a real feel good picture.
  • SunilJawahir
    March 3, 2009
    SunilJawahir
    It starts off interesting but just gets crazy.
  • ileo
    April 12, 2007
    ileo
    Funny! Love this movie.
  • tmannamt
    July 16, 2011
    tmannamt
    A womanizing gynecologist...

    now that's freaking hilarious LOL

    But yeah, this was more boring than funny.

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Critic Reviews

January 1, 2000
Houston Chronicle

There's the kernel of an intriguing idea that we can almost grasp, but it's lost in the morass of expertly staged but irrelevant scenes. Full Review

Kevin Thomas
January 1, 2000
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

Sparkling and wise. Full Review

Michael Rechtshaffen
January 1, 2000
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter

Hampered by a flighty tone that wears mighty thin by the time the two-hour picture ... takes its final over-the-top turn.

Carrie Rickey
January 1, 2000
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer

For those who don't mind being whipsawed between Rapp's characters and Altman's caricatures, there is much to enjoy in Dr. T.

Steve Murray
January 1, 2000
Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Has hardly any plot at all, or believable characters. Full Review

A.O. Scott
January 1, 2000
A.O. Scott, New York Times

The slightly anachronistic absurdity of the conceit -- the travails of a lone gentleman in a world of ladies -- gives the actors room to do some wonderful work. Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
January 1, 2000
Elizabeth Weitzman, Film.com

Without exception, every one of Dr. T's -- and thus Altman's -- women is either neurotic, needy, naked, or a lesbian. In other words, either a male fantasy or a male fear.

Stephanie Zacharek
January 1, 2000
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Dr. T raises some seductive questions ... and mixes them up in a madcap and outlandish blender swirl. Through the murk, it's often hard to see the movie's heart. Full Review

John Anderson
January 1, 2000
John Anderson, Newsday

Might have been titled Dr. T and the Miserable Hos.

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

While it's impossible to call anything fashioned by a man of Altman's skill unwatchable, there are times when this pedantic and dull effort comes close. Full Review

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