What Men Want (2019)

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2019 American film by Adam Shankman

What Men Want is a 2019 American romantic fantasy comedy film directed by Adam Shankman and starring Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, Josh Brener, Erykah Badu, Richard Roundtree, and Tracy Morgan. The film is a loose remake of the 2000 film What Women Want. The plot follows a woman who – after drinking a potent concoction given by a shaman – gains the ability to hear men's inner thoughts. The screenplay was written by Jas Waters and Tina Gordon Chism.

The film was released in the United States on February 8, 2019, by Paramount Pictures and BET Films. It grossed over $72 million worldwide. Like What Women Want, it received mixed reviews from critics, although Henson's performance was praised.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is What Men Want about?
What Men Want (2019) — A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.
Is What Men Want based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is What Men Want scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.