What Women Want (2000)
A chauvinistic ad man suddenly hears women's thoughts, leading to witty and broad romantic comedy.
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.
How intense is What Women Want?
What Women Want has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and broad. Rated PG-13.
What What Women Want feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodromantic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, broad and big
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream What Women Want
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Is What Women Want scary?
No. What Women Want is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is What Women Want gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is What Women Want sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is What Women Want OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is What Women Want?
What Women Want runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream What Women Want?
What Women Want is streaming on Paramount+ and Kanopy.
Does What Women Want have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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