What a Girl Wants
2003, English. Directed by Dennie Gordon.
Trying to fit in. Born to stand out.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 1,774 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch What a Girl Wants
What a Girl Wants is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dennie GordonDirector
- Amanda BynesDaphne Reynolds
- Colin FirthHenry Dashwood
- Kelly PrestonLibby Reynolds
- Eileen AtkinsJocelyn Dashwood
- Anna ChancellorGlynnis Payne
- Jonathan PryceAlistair Payne
- Oliver JamesIan Wallace
- Christina ColeClarissa Payne
- Sylvia SymsPrincess Charlotte
- Soleil McGheeYoung Daphne
- Peter ReevesJohn Dashwood
- James GreenePercy
Details
- Released
- 27 March 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Elizabeth Chandler, Jenny Bicks, William Douglas-Home
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $51M
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What a Girl Wants: quick answers
Is What a Girl Wants worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 1,774 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What a Girl Wants?
What a Girl Wants runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does What a Girl Wants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What a Girl Wants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What a Girl Wants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What a Girl Wants is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is What a Girl Wants on?
What a Girl Wants is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like What a Girl Wants?
If you liked What a Girl Wants, try The Princess Diaries, Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, The Parent Trap.
Who directed What a Girl Wants?
What a Girl Wants (2003) was directed by Dennie Gordon and stars Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston.