Trivia / When a Man Loves a Woman

• Playing Against Type:
  • This was one of Meg Ryan's earliest attempts to break out of her usual romantic comedy roles, and arguably her most successful, at least box office-wise.
  • At the time, Al Franken was still best known for writing for, and occasionally performing on, Saturday Night Live. While there are a few funny moments here and there, this is mostly a drama.
• What Could Have Been: Tom Hanks and Debra Winger were originally pursued for the roles of Michael and Alice.