What Women Want
2001, English. Directed by Nancy Meyers.
He has the power to hear everything women are thinking. Finally... a man is listening.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 4,608 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch What Women Want
What Women Want is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 May 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Josh Goldsmith, Diane Drake, Cathy Yuspa
- Budget
- $70M
- Box office
- $374M
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What Women Want: quick answers
Is What Women Want worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 4,608 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What Women Want?
What Women Want runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does What Women Want have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What Women Want. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What Women Want parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What Women Want is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What Women Want on?
What Women Want is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like What Women Want?
If you liked What Women Want, try Crossing Delancey, Relationship Goals, The Wrong Paris.
Who directed What Women Want?
What Women Want (2001) was directed by Nancy Meyers and stars Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei.