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What Men Want
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What Men Want

2019-02-08 · 117 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Romance

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

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Directors
Adam Shankman
Production companies
BET Films, Paramount Players, Will Packer Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 69,766,483

Top Cast

Taraji P. HensonTaraji P. HensonAlison 'Ali' Davis
Aldis HodgeAldis HodgeWill
Josh BrenerJosh BrenerBrandon Wallace
Tracy MorganTracy MorganJoe 'Dolla' Barry
Shane Paul McGhieShane Paul McGhieJamal Barry
Erykah BaduErykah BaduSister
Richard RoundtreeRichard RoundtreeSkip Davis
Tamala JonesTamala JonesMari
Wendi McLendon-CoveyWendi McLendon-CoveyOlivia
Phoebe RobinsonPhoebe RobinsonCiarra
Max GreenfieldMax GreenfieldKevin Myrtle
Jason JonesJason JonesEthan Fowler
Brian BosworthBrian BosworthNick Ivers
Chris WitaskeChris WitaskeEddie
Kellan LutzKellan LutzCaptain Fucktastic
Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealSelf
Grant HillGrant HillSelf
Mark CubanMark CubanSelf
Karl-Anthony TownsKarl-Anthony TownsSelf
Lisa LeslieLisa LeslieSelf

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