What Men Want (2019) movie poster

What Men Want (2019)

"She can hear men's thoughts. Let the games begin."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 45% (RT: 41%, MC: 49) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Director
Runtime
1h 57m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (1,572 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
Metacritic
49
Cast
Taraji P. Henson as Alison 'Ali' Davis
Aldis Hodge as Will
Josh Brener as Brandon Wallace
Tracy Morgan as Joe 'Dolla' Barry
Shane Paul McGhie as Jamal Barry
Erykah Badu as Sister
Richard Roundtree as Skip Davis
Tamala Jones as Mari
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 1,572 votes. Critics scored it lower at 45%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for What Men Want was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

What Men Want is a 2019 comedy, romance film directed by Adam Shankman. Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues. The film has been rated by 1,572 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, What Men Want delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. What Men Want (2019) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

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Box Office Week: The Lego Movie 2 takes #1 with a disappointing $34.4M, half the opening of the original film. What Men Want opens to a fine $19M at #2. Cold Pursuit opens weak at #3 with $10.8M. The Prodigy flops at #6 with $6M. Wandering Earth opens to massive $298M in China.
|*Rank*|*Title*|*Domestic Gross (Weekend)*|*Worldwide Gross (Cume)*|*Week #*|*Percentage Change*|*Budget*| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |1|**The LEGO Movie... Read on Reddit →
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