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What Women Want

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2000

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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.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 themes include sexual expectations and discussion, promiscuous behavior, misogyny, workplace manipulation, a teen relationship, and a suicide-related crisis, alongside romantic comedy elements. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 13+
Strongest cautionsRomance 4/5 · Products & advertising 3/5 · Sexual content & nudity 3/5
Strongest positivesKindness & empathy 3/5 · Positive messages 3/5
Recommendation2.5/5

Kindness & empathy; strongest caution: romance.

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What parents should know

PG-13 themes include sexual expectations and discussion, promiscuous behavior, misogyny, workplace manipulation, a teen relationship, and a suicide-related crisis, alongside romantic comedy elements. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Kindness & empathy; strongest caution: romance.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 13+Main watch-out: Romance 4/5
Recommendation 2.5/5

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Sexual content & nudity3/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

Advertising is central, with campaigns for products including feminine products and Nike; commercial persuasion drives the plot.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No character death is described, though one adult character is contemplating suicide and receives help.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild profanity, insults and suggestive language occur, but strong or constant language is not central.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of dating, romantic pursuit, and relationship building.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The electrical accident and a severe storm create brief peril, but the film is primarily a comedy.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent innuendo and talk about sex, dating, and male-female dynamics.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Adults are shown drinking socially on occasion. Substance use is limited and not a major focus or strongly glamorized.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Nick is injured in an electrical accident and briefly knocked unconscious; there is little other physical violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face emotional pain and difficult relationship issues; Nick shows moral courage when admitting wrongdoing and helping Erin.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The telepathy premise encourages imaginative thinking, while advertising work involves inventive campaign ideas and problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a standard corporate cast; some diversity in the workplace.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The film offers limited incidental insight into advertising, workplace dynamics, empathy, and gender expectations rather than formal instruction.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Nick eventually supports Alex, helps Erin during a crisis, repairs relationships, and accepts responsibility for harming Darcy.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages listening, empathy, and personal accountability.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Nick begins as manipulative and chauvinistic but changes; Darcy and others model competence, while some adults make harmful choices.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in What Women Want would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in What Women Want, and what caused that change?
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