Advertising executive Nick Marshall is as cocky as they come, but what happens to a chauvinistic guy when he can suddenly hear what women are thinking? Nick gets passed over for a promotion, but after an accident enables him to hear women's thoughts, he puts his newfound talent to work against Darcy, his new boss, who seems to be infatuated with him.
Nancy Meyers directs this 2000 romantic comedy about a self-assured advertising executive who suddenly gains the ability to hear women's private thoughts after an accident. Initially using the gift for his own advantage, he finds his outlook shifting, especially toward a talented new boss. Light and witty, the film mines its high-concept premise for humor and warmth while gently poking at ego and gender dynamics. It suits fans of breezy, character-driven rom-coms. The film holds a MagicMovieScore of 6.4.
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Mel Gibson
Nick Marshall

Helen Hunt
Darcy McGuire

Marisa Tomei
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Alan Alda
Dan Wanamaker

Ashley Johnson
Alex Marshall

Mark Feuerstein
Morgan Farwell

Lauren Holly
Gigi

Delta Burke
Eve
4,155 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.05 as more ratings come in.
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Release Date
December 15, 2000
Runtime
2h 7m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Director