

What Men Want
2019, English. Directed by Adam Shankman.
She can hear men's thoughts. Let the games begin.
Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 1,634 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch What Men Want
What Men Want isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Adam ShankmanDirector
- Taraji P. HensonAlison 'Ali' Davis
- Aldis HodgeWill
- Josh BrenerBrandon Wallace
- Tracy MorganJoe 'Dolla' Barry
- Shane Paul McGhieJamal Barry
- Erykah BaduSister
- Richard RoundtreeSkip Davis
- Tamala JonesMari
- Wendi McLendon-CoveyOlivia
- Phoebe RobinsonCiarra
- Max GreenfieldKevin Myrtle
- Jason JonesEthan Fowler
Details
- Released
- 8 February 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tina Gordon, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $70M
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What Men Want: quick answers
Is What Men Want worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 1,634 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What Men Want?
What Men Want runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does What Men Want have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What Men Want. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What Men Want parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What Men Want is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What Men Want on?
What Men Want isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like What Men Want?
If you liked What Men Want, try Focus, Two Can Play That Game, Set It Up.
Who directed What Men Want?
What Men Want (2019) was directed by Adam Shankman and stars Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, Josh Brener.