What Men Want (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2019, What Men Want is a comedy and romance film directed by Adam Shankman, running about 117 minutes. “She can hear men's thoughts. Let the games begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.
Who’s in it. What Men Want stars Taraji P. Henson as Alison "Ali" Davis, Aldis Hodge as Will, Josh Brener as Brandon Wallace and Erykah Badu as Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, What Men Want has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $69.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Men Want page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Men Want tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Men Want (2019)?
- In US, What Men Want is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What Men Want worth watching?
- What Men Want holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What Men Want?
- What Men Want stars Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, Josh Brener, Erykah Badu and Richard Roundtree.
- When was What Men Want released?
- What Men Want was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.