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Why people love it

What Men Want works as a comedy movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The comedy and romance blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 57m · ★ 6.2

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  1. 96match

    1.Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

    ★ 7.1 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, Silver Linings Playbook (2012) 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.Amélie (2001)

    ★ 7.9 · Comedy · Romance · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, Amélie (2001) 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 Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.Focus (2015)

    ★ 6.9 · Romance · Comedy · Crime · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, Focus (2015) 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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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Plex(Rent)
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    4.Yes Man (2008)

    ★ 6.7 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, Yes Man (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 Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

    ★ 7.6 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) 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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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
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    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
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    6.What Women Want (2000)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Romance · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, What Women Want (2000) 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.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Monster-in-Law (2005)

    ★ 6.2 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, Monster-in-Law (2005) 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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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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    8.Chasing Amy (1997)

    ★ 6.8 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, Chasing Amy (1997) 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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    • MGM Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • JustWatch TV(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    9.Father of the Bride (1991)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, Father of the Bride (1991) 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
    • YouTube TV
    • tru TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    10.The Party (1980)

    ★ 6.6 · Drama · Romance · Comedy · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If What Men Want clicked for you, The Party (1980) 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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    • France Channel Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after What Men Want?
Try Silver Linings Playbook, Amélie, Focus—each shares DNA with What Men Want while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is What Men Want?
What Men Want (2019) is best described as Comedy, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is What Men Want worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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