What a Girl Wants
"Trying to fit in. Born to stand out."
Originally released in 2003. What a Girl Wants is a comedy/romance film. directed by Dennie Gordon.
Starring Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth, and Kelly Preston
Synopsis
An American girl, Daphne, heads to Europe in search of the father she's never met. But instead of finding a British version of her bohemian mother, she learns the love of her mom's life is an uptight politician. The only problem now is that her long-lost dad is engaged to a fiercely territorial social climber with a daughter who makes Daphne's life miserable.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 27, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (1,698 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$50.7M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Amanda Bynes
as Daphne Reynolds
Colin Firth
as Henry Dashwood
Kelly Preston
as Libby Reynolds
Eileen Atkins
as Jocelyn Dashwood
Anna Chancellor
as Glynnis Payne
Jonathan Pryce
as Alistair Payne
Oliver James
as Ian Wallace
Christina Cole
as Clarissa Payne
James Greene
as Percy
Ben Scholfield
as Armistead Stuart
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $50,700,000
Production Companies
- Sloane Square Films
- Di Novi Pictures
- Gaylord Films
- Gerber Pictures
- HSI Tomorrow Film
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What a Girl Wants about?
An American girl, Daphne, heads to Europe in search of the father she's never met. But instead of finding a British version of her bohemian mother, she learns the love of her mom's life is an uptig...
Who directed What a Girl Wants?
What a Girl Wants was directed by Dennie Gordon.
How long is What a Girl Wants?
What a Girl Wants has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was What a Girl Wants released?
What a Girl Wants was released on March 27, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What a Girl Wants?
The main cast of What a Girl Wants includes Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston, Eileen Atkins, Anna Chancellor.
Is What a Girl Wants worth watching?
What a Girl Wants has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 1,698 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.