---
title: "When a Man Loves a Woman"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/when-a-man-loves-a-woman-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10449
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 126
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/when-a-man-loves-a-woman-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

When a Man Loves a Woman is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Touchstone Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pilot’s marriage is tested when his wife’s alcoholism threatens their family."

### Why Watch
- Strong central performances
- Honest portrayal of addiction
- Compelling emotional narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy emotional themes may be taxing
- Rated R limits younger viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense themes of alcoholism and mature relationship conflict, suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, romance, emotional, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Luis Mandoki
- **Networks / Studios**: Touchstone Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andy Garcia** as *Michael Green*
- **Meg Ryan** as *Alice Green*
- **Tina Majorino** as *Jessica Green*
- **Philip Seymour Hoffman** as *Gary*
- **Mae Whitman** as *Casey Green*
- **Ellen Burstyn** as *Emily*
- **Eugene Roche** as *Walter*
- **Gail Strickland** as *Pam*
- **Susanna Thompson** as *Janet*
- **Lauren Tom** as *Amy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central issue the couple faces?
The wife’s alcoholism creates a crisis that endangers their family.

### Q: What is the husband’s occupation?
He works as an airline pilot.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as drama and romance.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated R.

### Q: How long does the movie run?
The runtime is approximately two hours and six minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [When a Man Loves a Woman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10449)

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