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Dr T and the Women (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Dr T and the Women is a 2000 comedy drama directed by Robert Altman, starring Richard Gere. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $22.8 million worldwide on a $23 million budget. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

IMDb rating
4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
57%
worldwide gross
$22.8M
Metascore
64
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Dr T and the Women (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Director
Robert Altman
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$23M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dr T and the Women About?

The premise of Dr T and the Women without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Dr. Sullivan Travis is a successful gynecologist in Dallas who has centered his life around the women he cares for. His carefully constructed world is challenged when unexpected events occur, pushing him to examine his methods and the importance of faith. Facing a crisis, he must grapple with the limits of his influence and ultimately rediscover his purpose.

Dr T and the Women Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gynecologist
  • vagina
  • cheerleader
  • female nudity
  • bridesmaid
  • pajamas
  • breast exam
  • dallas cowboys cheerleader
  • extramarital affair
  • cheerleading
  • speculum
  • giving birth
+38 more
  • gynaecology
  • mental breakdown
  • character name in title
  • independent film
  • the white house washington d.c.
  • reference to hestia the greek deity
  • pom poms
  • doctor's office
  • gender in title
  • female police officer
  • medical drama
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • marital infidelity
  • lesbian character
  • smu southern methodist university
  • convertible car
  • screwball comedy
  • falling in love
  • men's locker room
  • jail cell
  • ruined wedding
  • marriage separation
  • unrequited love
  • birth of baby boy
  • elopement
  • quitting a job
  • daughter's wedding
  • clinical psychologist
  • implied sex
  • battle of the sexes
  • turkey hunting
  • secret lesbian relationship
  • shotgun
  • local politics
  • tripping someone
  • city council meeting
  • male bonding
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Cast & crew

Dr T and the Women Cast

Richard Gere stars in Dr T and the Women. Directed by Robert Altman.

From the director

More from Robert Altman

More films directed by Robert Altman, best-rated first: Nashville, The Player, McCabe & Mrs. Miller and The Long Goodbye.

Full filmography
Ratings

Dr T and the Women Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dr T and the Women 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

Plot

Dr T and the Women Plot Summary

What happens in Dr T and the Women from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Dr. Sullivan ‘Sully’ Travis, affectionately called “Dr. T,” is a prosperous gynecologist serving some of the most affluent women in Texas. However, his seemingly perfect life unravels when his wife, Kate, suffers from a rare condition known as the “Hestia Complex.” This stigmatization syndrome manifests dramatically when Kate disrobes in a shopping mall fountain while preparing for their daughter’s wedding registry at Tiffany’s. Subsequently, she is committed to a state mental hospital. During a visit, Dr. T is met with a chilling rebuff when Kate perceives his affection as improper, showing him that her former self may never return.

Full summary

The whole story of Dr T and the Women, scene by scene

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Box office

Dr T and the Women Box Office & Budget

Dr T and the Women grossed $22.8 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, 99% of what it cost. $13.1 million came from the US and Canada and $9.7 million (43%) from the rest of the world.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$22.8M

99% of its budget back

US & Canada
$13.1M
International
$9.7M
Budget
$23M
US & Canada 57% Rest of the world 43%
Videos

Dr T and the Women Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dr T and the Women.

Dr T and the Women (2000) Official Trailer #1 - Richard Gere Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dr T and the Women?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What complex affliction does Dr. T's wife Kate suffer from?

Cars

Cars in Dr T and the Women

21 cars on screen, including the 1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and the E-Z-Go TXT.

All 21 cars
  • 1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible in Dr T and the Women 1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Main role
  • E-Z-Go TXT in Dr T and the Women E-Z-Go TXT Important role
  • 2000 Ford Mustang in Dr T and the Women 2000 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 2000 Isuzu Rodeo in Dr T and the Women 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Important role
Details

Dr T and the Women Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Dr. T and the Women” and “El Dr. T y las mujeres”.

Also known as
  • Dr. T and the Women
  • El Dr. T y las mujeres
  • 닥터 T
  • Il dottor T & le donne
  • Docteur T & Les Femmes
  • Dr. T e as Mulheres
  • Доктор «Т» и его женщины
  • Ο Δρ. Τ και οι Γυναίκες
  • הנשים של ד"ר טי
  • Dr. T és a nők
  • Dr. T ve Kadınları
  • Д-р Т. и жените
+8 more
  • Dr. T a jeho ženy
  • Dr. T & kvinnorna
  • Dr T i kobiety
  • Dr.Tと女たち
  • El doctor T i les dones
  • Dr. T și femeile
  • 医尽女人心, ექიმი ტ. და ქალები
  • Доктор Ті і його жінки

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FAQ

Dr T and the Women FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dr T and the Women, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dr T and the Women?

Dr T and the Women runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Dr T and the Women released?

Dr T and the Women was released on October 13, 2000.

Who directed Dr T and the Women?

Dr T and the Women was directed by Robert Altman.

More films by Robert Altman

Who is in the cast of Dr T and the Women?

Dr T and the Women stars Richard Gere.

How much did Dr T and the Women make at the box office?

Dr T and the Women grossed $22.8 million worldwide ($13.1 million domestic, $9.7 million international) on a budget of $23 million.

How is Dr T and the Women rated?

Dr T and the Women has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.

Does Dr T and the Women have a post-credit scene?

No. Dr T and the Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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