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What Men Want

6.220191h 57m15MovieComedyRomance

Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.

DirectorAdam Shankman
WritersTina Gordon·Peter Huyck
ProducersTaraji P. Henson·James Lopez

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Adam Shankman

THTaraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson
Alison 'Ali' Davis
AHAldis Hodge
Aldis Hodge
Will
JBJosh Brener
Josh Brener
Brandon Wallace
TMTracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan
Joe 'Dolla' Barry
SMShane Paul McGhie
Shane Paul McGhie
Jamal Barry
EBErykah Badu
Erykah Badu
Sister
RRRichard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
Skip Davis
TJTamala Jones
Tamala Jones
Mari
WMWendi McLendon-Covey
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Olivia
PRPhoebe Robinson
Phoebe Robinson
Ciarra
MGMax Greenfield
Max Greenfield
Kevin Myrtle
JJJason Jones
Jason Jones
Ethan Fowler

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What Men Want — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams What Men Want?

What Men Want is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is What Men Want on Netflix?

Yes — What Men Want is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is What Men Want on Amazon Prime Video?

What Men Want isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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What Men Want is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.