What a Girl Wants

Trying to fit in. Born to stand out.

2003 • 105 min • Family · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

American Daphne Reynolds heads to Europe in search of the father she's never met. But instead of finding a British version of her boho mother, she learns the love of her mom's life is an uptight politician. The only problem now is that her long-lost father is engaged to a fiercely territorial social climber with a daughter who makes Daphne's life miserable.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

1736 reviews

63 Audience · 1736 · 100%

American teen Daphne travels to London to find her estranged father, a prominent politician, and navigate the culture clash between her bohemian lifestyle and his aristocratic world. She strives to connect with him while dealing with his ambitious fiancée and her jealous daughter.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some mild teen romance and a few kisses.
Brief instances of social snobbery and bullying.
Occasional minor falls and pratfalls for comedic effect.

What it models well

Family connection
Self-acceptance
Cultural understanding
Staying true to yourself

Talk about it after

The importance of honesty in relationships
Dealing with cultural differences
Finding your place in a new environment
What truly makes a family

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for What a Girl Wants. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.