What Women Want

A 2000 romantic comedy directed by Nancy Meyers. Nick Marshall (Mel Gibson) is a charming but self-absorbed advertising executive who is used to seeing the world from a male perspective. However, after a freak accident involving a hairdryer and a bathtub, he suddenly gains the ability to hear women's thoughts. At first, he sees it as a curse, but soon he realizes he can use this newfound power to his advantage—especially when his new boss, Darcy Maguire (Helen Hunt), an ambitious and talented woman, threatens his professional standing. As Nick begins to understand women's emotions, fears, and desires, his worldview shifts, transforming both his career and personal life, ultimately making him a better person.