Movie Info
Genre
Comedy, DramaRelease Date
September 12, 2008MPAA Rating
PG-13Duration
114 min.Production Budget
$16.5 millionsStudio
Picturehouse EntertainmentOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Diane EnglishProducer
Diane English, Victoria Pearman, Mick Jagger, Bill JohnsonScreenwriter
Diane EnglishStarring
- Meg Ryan as Mary Haines
- Annette Bening as Sylvia Fowler
- Eva Mendes as Crystal Allen
- Debra Messing as Edie Cohen
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Alex Fisher
- Carrie Fisher
- Cloris Leachman
- Debi Mazar
- Bette Midler as Flora DeLave
- Candice Bergen as Catherine Frazier
Movie Story
"The Women" tells the story of Mary Haines (Meg Ryan), a clothing designer who seems to have it all - a beautiful country home, a rich financier husband, an adorable 11-year-old daughter and a part-time career creating designs for her father's venerable clothing company. Her best friend, Sylvie Fowler (Annette Bening), leads another enviable life - a happily single editor of a prominent fashion magazine, a possessor of a huge closet of designer clothes and a revered arbiter of taste and style poised on New York's cutting edge. But when Mary's husband enters into an affair with Crystal Allen (Eva Mendes), a sultry 'spritzer girl' lurking behind the Saks Fifth Avenue perfume counter, all hell breaks loose. Mary and Sylvie's relationship is tested to the breaking point while their tight-knit circle of friends, including mega-mommy Edie Cohen (Debra Messing) and author Alex Fisher (Jada Pinkett-Smith), all start to question their own friendships and romantic relationships as well.
Reader's Reviews
What's the song's name that plays in thebackground
posted by HELP!! on Aug 24, 2008yes, I want to know the name of that song too. I cannot find what I am looking for. Does anyone know?
posted by doreen on Aug 27, 2008The song is "Mercy" by Duffy.
posted by jackson on Aug 27, 2008what is the name of the song played durng meg ryans fashion show ?
posted by kattt on Sep 12, 2008I loved this movie - I really felt like these were women who I would choose to be in my life and they reminded me of my group of girls. Candace Bergen's relationship with Meg Ryan reminded me of my relatioship with my mother. Very well done!!
posted by shellsosilly on Sep 12, 2008The name of the song played during the fashion show was "Money Can't buy it" by Annie Lenox
posted by shellsosilly on Sep 12, 2008
Did Diane English write this? I certainly hope not, because she's slipping. The dialogue in this film was EMBARRASSING. I eagerly anticipated sharp witty lines and a modern version of a film classic. What I got was a made for TV movie that cost me $11.00. Candice Bergen was the only believable character. Oh and can we stop making the black women in film so "ghetto"? I think Barrack and Michelle have taught us that you can be black and not sound like you're an uneducated hip hop artist. It makes the subplot of the friendship between Alex and the others seem pretty implausible. The characters were over exaggerated. Wait until the video and, even then, wait until you have nothing better to do.
posted by Dagnytg on Sep 14, 2008I did enjoy the fashion show. Since there was very obvious product placement throughout the film, I'm wondering who designed the clothes worn during the fashion show. Does anyone know?
posted by DagnyTg on Sep 14, 2008
whats the name of the song that plays at the very start of the movie. i literally fell in love with it but i dont know the name help me!!!!
posted by C.L.S on Sep 14, 2008Went with a good friend and we both loved the movie. Which character did Carrie Fisher play?
posted by CLK on Sep 15, 2008In the scene right before Meg Ryan leaves her house to go to her fashion show she puts on a gorgeous black coat with big silver buttons. Who designed that coat and where can I get it???
posted by sassymair on Sep 15, 2008Went with a good friend and we both loved the movie. Which character did Carrie Fisher play?
posted by CLK on Sep 15, 2008The name of the designer is Narciso Rodriguez.
posted by psycha on Sep 15, 2008The name of the song at the very start of the movie is "Beautiful" by Lucy Schwartz.
posted by JR on Sep 16, 2008I am also trying to find out who designed the black coat with silver buttons worn by Meg Ryan at the end of the movie!!! Does anybody know!?!
posted by The Women on Sep 16, 2008Great Chick Flick- Many Laughs- Can definately relate to each & every one of those women- It wasn't over done- it was just realistic.
posted by djoconn on Sep 16, 2008I loved both coats Meg Ryan was wearing - the one she was wearing when she confronted Sylvie and the one with the large metal buttons she wore to the fashion show. It is posted that Narciso Rodriguez is the designer of the coat with the metal buttons. I've searched every site for him and found no coat. Does anyone know who designed the first coat?
posted by CoatCrazy on Sep 18, 2008The Narciso Rodriguez posting was there before i posted my comment about the black coat so I don't think he's the designer of coat. Sigh...
posted by sassymair on Sep 19, 2008who designed the dress meg wore at the end of the movie, black red and white !
posted by dmertz on Sep 20, 2008GOOD NIGHT , DOES ANY ONE KNOW ABOUT THIS BLK COAT W/SILVER BUTTONS . I MUST HAVE ONE.WHERE DO WE GET ONE???
posted by PIXIE4YA on Sep 20, 2008The song which plays in background of fashion show is Money Can't Buy It, by Annie Lennox. Not, Duffy.....
posted by Rebs on Sep 21, 2008I have looked EVERYWHERE to find out where to get the black coat!!! NO LUCK!! Somebody has to know something??!!
posted by coat crazy on Sep 22, 2008I have also looked for that coat that Meg Ryan wore in the movie. I contacted a few people. If I get any leads I will post it here. I may have to make one myself.
posted by katfreespirit on Sep 26, 2008it's a burberry
posted by singueh on Oct 11, 2008I NEED to kow who is the designer of the dresses shown at the fashion show. mWhere are they sold or seen in the internet in pioctures?
posted by dresses on Oct 16, 2008did anyone find it yet?
posted by britsaidthis on Oct 23, 2008i'm talking about the coat, btw! i want it soooooooooooooo bad.
posted by britsaidthis on Oct 23, 2008does any one know who designed the coat. Black number with 3/4 length sleeves, and 3/4 length leather gloves. She wear it going to see her mum in hospital.
posted by meg Ryan on Oct 29, 2008Dying to get that black coat too, like so many of you here. :)
posted by QKiara on Nov 21, 2008Does anyone know who made the knee high boots Meg Ryan wore with the swing coat when she made up with Sylvie (Annette Benning)? Were they flat or with a heel? Help!
posted by The Women on Nov 28, 2008I would like to know where to get the whole outfit...swing coat, knee high boots (suede or leather? Anyone?
posted by In Need of This Outf on Nov 28, 2008the designer of the fashion show is indeed rodriguez.they are so gorgeous! the coat i don't know..
posted by tinseltown on Dec 08, 2008Never seen the movie yet but i LOVE the song on the previews..im guessing its in the movie.."why wont you release me" or something, been trying to find it forever..does anyone know??
posted by Amy48038 on Dec 13, 2008Never seen the movie yet but i LOVE the song on the previews..im guessing its in the movie.."why wont you release me" or something, been trying to find it forever..does anyone know??
posted by Amy48038 on Dec 13, 2008does anyone know where to find pictures of all dresses shown during the fashion show in the movie? had a look at rodriguez' page, but couldn't find them... also tried to find the scene at youtube but failed... help!
posted by twistertwo on Dec 18, 2008havent seen the movie..BUT I NEED TO FIND OUT WHO SINGS THE SONG IN THE PREVIEW>>..i know what she looks like..and has such a unique voice..PLEASE HELP I HAVE TO KNOW !!! : )
posted by Searching.. on Dec 19, 2008her name is Duffy!!
posted by boo on Dec 22, 2008what brand are those wellies meg wears with the red soles...hunter or jcrew ? anyone I luv them....soo cool
posted by meg ryan on Dec 27, 2008what brand of boots was meg wearing ?? does anyone know thanks bunches...
posted by boots on Dec 27, 2008HAS anyone found that black coat I am dying to have it?
posted by coat on Dec 28, 2008Whom ever sent that comment about Jada's Character being "too Ghetto" is crazy! Obviously, Jada put her own personal touch in the role she was playing. I guess you would rather Michelle Obama play the role then????
posted by crazy on Dec 30, 2008What is the name of the actress who played the part of the sales rep for Sax 5th Ave. at the fashion show?
posted by Lulu on Jan 02, 2009Classy. Has anyone found out the designer or brand of the LAST dress that Meg wears (black,red & white)?
posted by plantlady on Jan 03, 2009I want to find the pictures of all the dresses in the movie + the one Meg Ryan wears at the end including the black coat with silver buttons.
posted by fashion crazy on Jan 11, 2009The name of the Saks buyer is Lynn Whitfield.
posted by Missy on Jan 14, 2009Does anyone know the name of the song that played during the fashion show? I looked on the soundtrack to no avail! Help!!
posted by stephoolv on Jan 15, 2009anybody find out which designer made the black coat with the silver button?
posted by prada on Jan 20, 2009I've watched this movie multiple times and I loved it. As for Jada Pinkett's part as Alex was well played. She was NOT ghetto. In fact did you happen to notice that she enunciated when she spoke?! I suggest that people learn that black people can fall between ghetto and Obama. It is not so cut and dry.
posted by black woman on Feb 06, 2009Where or how do I get that Black Red and White dress?
posted by missie on Mar 16, 2009What is the brand of knee high boots that Meg Ryan is wearing??? I love them! Where can I find them?
posted by calicheese on Mar 23, 2009Has anyone found the Black Jacket yet??
posted by me on Apr 05, 2009
