What Women Want movie poster

What Women Want

"He has the power to hear everything women are thinking. Finally... a man is listening."

December 15, 2000 2h 7m 6.4/10 (4,230 votes)

Originally released in 2000. What Women Want is a comedy/romance film. directed by Nancy Meyers. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, and Marisa Tomei

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 15, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 2h 7m 127 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (4,230 votes)
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Budget $70M Production budget
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Box Office $374.1M 5.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$70,000,000
Revenue
$374,100,000

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Icon Productions
  • Wind Dancer Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is What Women Want about?

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 af...

Who directed What Women Want?

What Women Want was directed by Nancy Meyers.

How long is What Women Want?

What Women Want has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).

When was What Women Want released?

What Women Want was released on December 15, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in What Women Want?

The main cast of What Women Want includes Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda, Ashley Johnson.

Is What Women Want worth watching?

What Women Want has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 4,230 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.