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What Women Want

  • 2000
  • PG
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
222K
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POPULARITY
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Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in What Women Want (2000)
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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.

  • Director
    • Nancy Meyers
  • Writers
    • Josh Goldsmith
    • Cathy Yuspa
    • Diane Drake
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Helen Hunt
    • Marisa Tomei
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    222K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,208
    48
    • Director
      • Nancy Meyers
    • Writers
      • Josh Goldsmith
      • Cathy Yuspa
      • Diane Drake
    • Stars
      • Mel Gibson
      • Helen Hunt
      • Marisa Tomei
    • 441User reviews
    • 104Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations

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    Trailer 2:16
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    Mel Gibson in What Women Want (2000)
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    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

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

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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

      Darcy McGuire: What kind of knight in shining armor would I be if the man I love needs rescuing and I just let him walk out my door?

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & 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 reviews441

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    For all us guys.
    A man suddenly finds himself able to read women's minds and actually know what women want from men.Now,what guy doesn't want to be in that position? This was a terrific idea for a film and it was executed to perfection.Who better than Mel Gibson to represent us in this situation? He's the one man women probably wish understood them.At any rate,Gibson really turns on the Gibson charm here and there's not a better film in which to do that.Helen Hunt makes a great leading lady and is her usual charming self.Also,from the supporting cast,it's always great to see Alan Alda,one of the most underrated actors of our time.This film starts with a very unique,funny idea,and it does not disappoint in terms of how good it can be executed.Well casted,well directed and very funny film.
    helpful•92
    24
    • SmileysWorld
    • Apr 17, 2002

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    FAQ1

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

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2000 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Filmymen
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ce que femme veut
    • Filming locations
      • Dresden Room Restaurant - 1760 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA(Back Door Piano Lounge)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Icon Entertainment International
      • Wind Dancer Productions
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    Box office

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    • 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

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

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