

He has the power to hear everything women are thinking. Finally... a man is listening.
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…
What Women Want (2000) is a comedy and romance film directed by Nancy Meyers. It stars Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, and Marisa Tomei. The film runs for 2 hours 7 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 4,469 votes.

Mel Gibson
Nick Marshall

Helen Hunt
Darcy McGuire

Marisa Tomei
Lola

Alan Alda
Dan Wanamaker

Ashley Johnson
Alex Marshall

Mark Feuerstein
Morgan Farwell

Lauren Holly
Gigi

If you enjoy fans of comedy and romance, What Women Want is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.
Streaming, rental, and purchase options for What Women Want vary by country. Check the "Where to Watch" section on this page for the services available in your region, updated from live availability data.
What Women Want stars Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, and Alan Alda, and was directed by Nancy Meyers.
What Women Want has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes.
What Women Want was released in 2000.
What Women Want is a comedy and romance film.
What Women Want holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
Stop endless scrolling. Discover what to watch based on picks from people who know your taste.
Delta Burke
Eve
Little Italy
This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability data is provided by JustWatch.