What Women Want(2000)
He has the power to hear everything women are thinking. Finally... a man is listening.
What Women Want 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.
What Women Want (2000) is a comedy and romance film directed by Nancy Meyers, released on December 15, 2000 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei and Alan Alda. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4,526 ratings.
- Director:
- Nancy Meyers
- Writers:
- Josh Goldsmith, Diane Drake, Josh Goldsmith
- Producers:
- Nancy Meyers, Matt Williams, Susan Cartsonis
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Cundey
- Composer:
- Alan Silvestri
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Icon Productions, Wind Dancer Films
- Budget:
- $70,000,000
- Revenue:
- $374,100,000
- Status:
- Released
What Women Want (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for What Women Want before you stream it.
What Women Want Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mel Gibson
as Nick Marshall
Helen Hunt
as Darcy McGuire
Marisa Tomei
as Lola
Alan Alda
as Dan Wanamaker
Ashley Johnson
as Alex Marshall
Mark Feuerstein
as Morgan Farwell
Lauren Holly
as Gigi
Delta Burke
as Eve
Valerie Perrine
as Margo
Judy Greer
as Erin
Sarah Paulson
as Annie
Ana Gasteyer
as Sue Cranston
Key crew
Directed by Nancy Meyers, written by Josh Goldsmith, Diane Drake and Josh Goldsmith, produced by Nancy Meyers, Matt Williams and Susan Cartsonis.
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What Women Want Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4,526 ratings.
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What Women Want – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What Women Want online?
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What Women Want (2000) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in What Women Want?
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The main cast of What Women Want (2000) includes Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda and Ashley Johnson. The film was directed by Nancy Meyers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What Women Want released?
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What Women Want was released on December 15, 2000 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is What Women Want worth watching?
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What Women Want (2000) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4,526 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for What Women Want?
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Yes. The official What Women Want trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.