What Men Want Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: May. 5, 2019

What Men Want

Release Date: Friday, February 8, 2019 Theaters

Director: Adam Shankman

Starring: Taraji P. Henson • Tracy Morgan • Aldis Hodge • Wendi McLendon-Covey • Max Greenfield

R Comedy N/A

3.74 / 5.0

88% WILL SEE 12% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A female sports agent has been constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When she gains the power to hear men's thoughts, she is able to shift the paradigm to her advantage as she races to sign the NBA's next superstar.

Comedy Sequel

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Who stars in What Men Want – Cast List

Taraji P. Henson
Straw, Minions: The Rise of Gru
Tracy Morgan
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, G-Force
A
Aldis Hodge
The Dutchman, Hidden Figures
W
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Elemental, Magic Mike
M
Max Greenfield
Don't Say Good Luck, Promising Young Woman

Who is making What Men Want – Crew List

A look at What Men Want behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Adam Shankman last helmed Disenchanted and Rock of Ages.

Director: Adam Shankman
Screenwriters: —
Producers: James Lopez
Will Packer

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Paramount Players
Will Packer Productions

Production – What we know about the What Men Want

Key Facts

Wendi McLendon-Covey will play Henson's best friend (Hollywood Reporter, 4/20/2018).
Inspired by the 2000 Nancy Meyers hit romantic comedy What Women Want.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2019

Completed

Changed What Men Want movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2018

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Adam Shankman is on-board to direct the film.

Nov 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and sexual content throughout, and some drug material
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

What Men Want Trailers and Clips

What Men Want

Red Band Trailer

What Men Want

Official Trailer

What Men Want Release Date: When was the film released?

What Men Want was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 8 , 2019. There were 16 16 other movies released on the same date, including The Prodigy, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part and Cold Pursuit.