What Women Want
He has the power to hear everything women are thinking. Finally... a man is listening.
2000 • 127 min • Comedy · Romance
Synopsis
Advertising executive Nick Marshall is as cocky as they come, but what happens to a chauvinistic guy when he can suddenly hear what women are thinking? Nick gets passed over for a promotion, but after an accident enables him to hear women's thoughts, he puts his newfound talent to work against Darcy, his new boss, who seems to be infatuated with him.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 65 Audience · 4501 · 100%
Advertising executive Nick Marshall, a charming but chauvinistic single father, gains the ability to hear women's thoughts after an accident. He initially uses this power for personal gain and to outmaneuver his new boss, Darcy. However, as he experiences the inner lives of women, he begins to develop a new understanding and empathy, leading to a romantic and transformative journey.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Some mature themes and language
- Portrayal of a womanizer character
- Mildly suggestive situations
What it models well
- Empathy and understanding
- Personal growth and change
- Challenging gender stereotypes
Talk about it after
- Understanding different perspectives
- The importance of active listening
- Impact of assumptions on relationships
- Navigating workplace dynamics
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Top billed cast
Director: Nancy Meyers • Crew: Cathy Yuspa, Diane Drake, Josh Goldsmith, Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (4,501)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $70,000,000
- Box office
- $374,100,000
- IMDb
- tt0207201
