5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
What Women Want (2000)
What Women Want (2000)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film addresses gender dynamics and workplace sexism primarily through the lens of individual transformation and improved interpersonal communication, rather than advocating for systemic change or promoting specific political ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white cast in its main and significant supporting roles, aligning with traditional casting practices. Its narrative centers on a male protagonist's personal growth and understanding of women, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes into its core message.
Secondary
The film "What Women Want" does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. The plot centers on a male protagonist's experiences with women and heterosexual relationships, offering no representation of queer identities or experiences.
What Women Want does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a cisgender male protagonist gaining the ability to hear cisgender women's thoughts, exploring traditional gender dynamics and romantic relationships without touching upon transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original romantic comedy from 2000, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which a character's gender could be swapped.
What Women Want is an original film from 2000, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.4
Critic Ratings
5.3
4.7
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