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What a Girl Wants

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Why people love it

What a Girl Wants (2003) stuck because it commits to its comedy premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Dennie Gordon's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The comedy and romance blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

comedyromancedramafamilydivisive

Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 6.3

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  1. 96match

    1.Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003)

    ★ 7.6 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, Bend It Like Beckham (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.Hearts Beat Loud (2018)

    ★ 6.8 · Music · Drama · Comedy · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, Hearts Beat Loud (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
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  4. 90match

    4.Pride & Prejudice (2005)

    ★ 8.0 · Drama · Romance · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, Pride & Prejudice (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  5. 88match

    5.After We Fell (2021)

    ★ 7.0 · Romance · Drama · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, After We Fell (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  6. 86match

    6.Definitely, Maybe (2008)

    ★ 6.9 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, Definitely, Maybe (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Across the Universe (2007)

    ★ 7.1 · Drama · Romance · Fantasy · 2h 13m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, Across the Universe (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    8.Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)

    ★ 6.7 · Drama · History · Romance · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Easy Virtue (2008)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, Easy Virtue (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Igby Goes Down (2002)

    ★ 6.6 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If What a Girl Wants clicked for you, Igby Goes Down (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after What a Girl Wants?
Try Love Don't Co$t a Thing, Bend It Like Beckham, Hearts Beat Loud—each shares DNA with What a Girl Wants while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is What a Girl Wants?
What a Girl Wants (2003) is best described as Comedy, Romance, Drama, Family. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is What a Girl Wants worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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