When a Man Loves a Woman

When a Man Loves a Woman (1994)

  • 70% of critics liked it
    (20 reviews)

  • 75% of users liked it
    (40,801 ratings)

A dramatic treatment of a family torn apart by alcoholism and recovering from it, this was a star vehicle for popular actress Meg Ryan, who plays Alice Green, a school counselor who has a serious drinking problem. Her husband is Michael (Andy Garcia), an airline pilot. Though she's lighthearted… More

R,
Directed By
Written By
Ronald Bass, Al Franken, Ron Bass
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
In Theaters
Apr 29, 1994 Wide
On DVD
Feb 15, 2000
Touchstone Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    Meg Ryan gives a solid peformance in this flawed melodrama about alcoholics

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    There won't be a dry eye in the house. Just sublime.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Salutes the inner work that must be done to keep alive the sacred dimensions of love and commitment.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jennifer X


    Meg Ryan really freaked me out in a hot-mess kind of way.

  • erika b


    not good acting plot was lacking. too slow and to serious.

  • Sajin P


    MegRyan continues to be one of my favourite actresses and this movie is proof why. Andy Garcia also excelled as a loyal husband helping his wife get through her troubles.

  • ♥Robyn


    Michael and Alice Green (Andy Garcia and Meg Ryan) appear to be the perfect " yuppie" couple. They live in a cozy home and have two lovely young daughters. Theyre passionate about their jobs (hes an airline pilot, shes a junior high guidance counselor) and after five years… More

  • Wahida K


    Through the good times. Through the bad times. When a Man Loves a Woman it should be for all times. I was very touched by this Movie.

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