Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

What Women Want

  • 20002000
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
206K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,705
401
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in What Women Want (2000)
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
A cocky, chauvinistic advertising executive magically acquires the ability to hear what women are thinking.A cocky, chauvinistic advertising executive magically acquires the ability to hear what women are thinking.A cocky, chauvinistic advertising executive magically acquires the ability to hear what women are thinking.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
206K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,705
401
  • Director
    • Nancy Meyers
  • Writers
    • Josh Goldsmith(story)
    • Cathy Yuspa(story)
    • Diane Drake(story)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Helen Hunt
    • Marisa Tomei
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nancy Meyers
  • Writers
    • Josh Goldsmith(story)
    • Cathy Yuspa(story)
    • Diane Drake(story)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Helen Hunt
    • Marisa Tomei
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 432User reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations

    Photos128

    Mel Gibson in What Women Want (2000)
    Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in What Women Want (2000)
    Nancy Meyers in What Women Want (2000)
    Mel Gibson in What Women Want (2000)
    Mel Gibson and Nancy Meyers in What Women Want (2000)
    Mel Gibson, Delta Burke, and Valerie Perrine in What Women Want (2000)
    Mel Gibson and Mark Feuerstein in What Women Want (2000)
    Mel Gibson in What Women Want (2000)
    Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in What Women Want (2000)
    Mel Gibson stars as Nick Marshall
    Helen Hunt stars as Darcy Maguire
    Marisa Tomei stars as Lola

    Top cast

    Edit
    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Nick Marshallas Nick Marshall
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Darcy Maguireas Darcy Maguire
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Lolaas Lola
    Alan Alda
    Alan Alda
    • Dan Wanamakeras Dan Wanamaker
    Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson
    • Alex Marshallas Alex Marshall
    Mark Feuerstein
    Mark Feuerstein
    • Morgan Farwellas Morgan Farwell
    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Gigias Gigi
    Delta Burke
    Delta Burke
    • Eveas Eve
    Valerie Perrine
    Valerie Perrine
    • Margoas Margo
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Erin the File Girlas Erin the File Girl
    Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson
    • Annieas Annie
    Ana Gasteyer
    Ana Gasteyer
    • Sue Cranstonas Sue Cranston
    Lisa Edelstein
    Lisa Edelstein
    • Dinaas Dina
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Flo the Doorwomanas Flo the Doorwoman
    Diana Maria Riva
    Diana Maria Riva
    • Stellaas Stella
    Eric Balfour
    Eric Balfour
    • Cameronas Cameron
    Andrea Baker
    Andrea Baker
    • Office Internas Office Intern
    • (as Andrea Taylor)
    Jon Frazier
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    • (credit only)
    • Director
      • Nancy Meyers
    • Writers
      • Josh Goldsmith(story) (screenplay)
      • Cathy Yuspa(story) (screenplay)
      • Diane Drake(story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    More like this

    Lethal Weapon 3
    6.7
    Lethal Weapon 3
    Ransom
    6.7
    Ransom
    Lethal Weapon 4
    6.6
    Lethal Weapon 4
    Maverick
    7.0
    Maverick
    Lethal Weapon 2
    7.2
    Lethal Weapon 2
    Conspiracy Theory
    6.7
    Conspiracy Theory
    Forever Young
    6.3
    Forever Young
    As Good as It Gets
    7.7
    As Good as It Gets
    Hitch
    6.6
    Hitch
    What Men Want
    5.3
    What Men Want
    The Patriot
    7.2
    The Patriot
    Ce que femme veut...
    5.5
    Ce que femme veut...

    Storyline

    Edit
    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 his new boss Darcy, who seems to be infatuated with him. —yusufpiskin
    • advertising
    • telepathy
    • bare foot woman
    • f rated
    • pantyhose
    • 108 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He has the power to hear everything women are thinking. Finally... a man is listening.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The Nike representatives are real Nike ad representatives, not actresses.
    • Goofs
      When Nick thinks he's in line for a promotion to creative director, he and his staff make numerous references to moving up to the 44th floor. Immediately prior, there is an exterior shot of their building that is no more than 15 stories.
    • Quotes

      Nick Marshall: What's the difference between a wife and a job? After 10 years a job still sucks.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Proof of Life/Vertical Limit/The Emperor's New Groove/State and Main/Pollock/Dungeons and Dragons (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Something's Gotta Give
      Written by Johnny Mercer

      Performed by Sammy Davis Jr.

      Courtesy of MCA Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews432

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Excellent Romantic Comedy!
    This movie is one of Mel Gibsons best! He is a natural at comedy! For this movie to have such a low rating reflects on the Neanderthals that write these reviews. A few of us modern Homo-sapiens have to set the record straight and be assured my fellow enlightened humans this is a great movie. Mel Gibson does some excellent acting as does Helen Hunt. A great plot, a social statement, and a truly inspiring love story, this movie has it all, including some very very funny parts. This is not a no-brainer slap stick comedy but one that makes you think about our interaction with other people and how it effects them and you. It also answers the question that men have been seeking forever, what do women want! Rent it, you won't be disappointed. I've watched it many times and will do so again as it is that good.
    helpful•17
    2
    • mjhalta
    • Feb 29, 2008

    FAQ1

    • Why doesn't Nick hear his assistants Eve and Margo's inner thoughts?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • December 15, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Чого хочуть жінки
    • Filming locations
      • Dresden Room Restaurant - 1760 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Icon Entertainment International
      • Wind Dancer Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $182,811,707
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $33,614,543
      • Dec 17, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $374,111,707
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Related news

    Ami Canaan Mann To Direct Biopic ‘Audrey’s Children’ On Healthcare Hero, Ronald McDonald House Charities Co-Founder Dr. Audrey Evans
    Ami Canaan Mann To Direct Biopic ‘Audrey’s Children’ On Healthcare Hero, Ronald McDonald House Charities Co-Founder Dr. Audrey Evans
    May 4Deadline Film + TV
    Nancy Meyers to Write, Direct and Produce New Movie for Netflix
    Nancy Meyers to Write, Direct and Produce New Movie for Netflix
    Apr 5Variety Film + TV

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in What Women Want (2000)
    Top Gap
    What was the official certification given to What Women Want (2000) in Japan?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The 10 Most Anticipated Marvel and DC Movies
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:14
    The Most Anticipated Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.