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What a Girl Wants
20036105 min
DramaComedyRomanceFamily
Released
Mar 27, 2003
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Productions
Sloane Square FilmsDi Novi PicturesGaylord FilmsGerber PicturesHSI Tomorrow FilmWarner Bros. Pictures
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.
FAQ
47 Q&A
Why does Daphne feel sad when she sees father-daughter dances?
Daphne feels sad seeing father-daughter dances because she has never had a father to go with.
Why did Daphne's mother leave her father?
Daphne's mother left her father because he was too busy with his political career and couldn't be with her.
Does Henry Dashwood know he has a daughter?
No, Henry Dashwood does not know he has a daughter at the start of the movie.
Where does Daphne decide to go to find her father?
Daphne decides to go to London to find her father.
Who is Daphne Reynolds and where does she live at the beginning of the movie?
Daphne Reynolds is a teenage girl who lives in a seaside village in England with her mother.
What does Daphne want for her birthday every year?
Daphne wants to meet her father for her birthday every year.
What does Daphne find out about her father's engagement?
Daphne finds out her father is engaged to a woman named Penelope.
What controversy does Daphne's presence cause for her father?
Daphne's presence causes a stir and potential scandal for her father, who is running for Parliament.
What is Henry Dashwood's political goal?
Henry Dashwood's political goal is to become a Member of Parliament.
What cereal does Henry call 'gravel'?
Henry calls his own cereal 'gravel'.
Who is Henry Dashwood engaged to?
Henry Dashwood is engaged to Penelope.
What is the name of the song played during Daphne's first father-daughter dance?
The name of the song is 'I Say a Little Prayer'.
Who is Daphne's father and what is his job?
Daphne's father is Henry Dashwood, and he is a politician running for Parliament.
What happens when Daphne tries to get close to her father's friends?
When Daphne tries to get close to her father's friends, they are often cold to her or try to get rid of her.
Why do Glynnis and Clarissa dislike Daphne?
Glynnis and Clarissa dislike Daphne because they see her as a threat to their social standing and Penelope's future with Henry.
Where did Daphne's mother and father meet?
Daphne's mother and father met in a small English village.
How does Daphne first meet the boy named Ian?
Daphne first meets Ian when he helps her after she falls off a wall.
How does Daphne try to fit in with her father's social circle?
Daphne tries to fit in by attending parties and events, and by trying to adopt the manners of the upper class.
What does Daphne do to help her mother at weddings?
Daphne helps her mother by being a bridesmaid at weddings.
What is the name of Daphne's grandmother?
The name of Daphne's grandmother is Jocelyn.
Does Daphne's grandmother like her?
Yes, Daphne's grandmother, Jocelyn, likes her and supports her.
What does Alistair Payne tell Henry about Libby?
Alistair Payne tells Henry that Libby (Daphne's mother) is back and that Daphne is looking for him.
What does Henry say Daphne has of his?
Henry says Daphne has his eyes and his spirit.
What is the name of Henry Dashwood's fiancée's daughter?
The name of Henry Dashwood's fiancée's daughter is Carly.
Who is Alistair Payne and what is his role?
Alistair Payne is Henry Dashwood's campaign manager and a family friend.
What does Ian do for a living?
Ian is a Member of Parliament in London.
What is Daphne's father's last name?
Daphne's father's last name is Dashwood.
Where was the movie 'What a Girl Wants' filmed?
The movie was filmed in London, England, and New York City, USA.
What is the budget of the movie 'What a Girl Wants'?
The budget for the movie was $30 million.
What did Libby do after returning to England with Henry?
Libby became Henry's wife.
What does Henry get as a tattoo with Daphne?
Henry gets a tattoo of a phoenix with Daphne.
What do Daphne and Ian do when they go shopping together?
Daphne and Ian go to a tailor to get her new clothes.
What does Daphne say she loves her mom with?
Daphne says she loves her mom with all her heart.
What name is Daphne sometimes referred to as towards the end of the movie?
Daphne is sometimes referred to as 'Dash' towards the end of the movie.
What happens to Glynnis and Clarissa at the end of the movie?
Glynnis and Clarissa are arrested.
What is the movie based on?
The movie is based on the 1958 play 'The Reluctant Debutante'.
Where does Daphne get accepted into college?
Daphne gets accepted into Oxford University.
Why was their first wedding not legally binding?
Their first wedding was not legally binding because they did not have a marriage license.
What is Daphne's last name?
Daphne's last name is Reynolds.
What is Glynnis's relationship to Henry?
Glynnis is Henry's ex-fiancée.
Who wrote the screenplay for 'What a Girl Wants'?
The screenplay was written by Jenny Lumet, Karen McCullah, and Kirsten Smith.
What kind of wedding did Libby and Henry have in Morocco?
Libby and Henry had a small, private wedding in Morocco.
Who directed 'What a Girl Wants'?
The movie was directed by Dennie Gordon.
What happens to Henry and Libby at the end of the movie?
Henry and Libby get married.
What is Clarissa's relationship to Henry?
Clarissa is Henry's former fiancée.
What is Libby's occupation?
Libby is a musician.
What was the box office gross for 'What a Girl Wants'?
The movie grossed $51.5 million worldwide.
Actors
Amanda Bynes
Daphne Reynolds
Colin Firth
Henry Dashwood
Kelly Preston
Libby Reynolds
Eileen Atkins
Jocelyn Dashwood
Anna Chancellor
Glynnis Payne
Jonathan Pryce
Alistair Payne
Oliver James
Ian Wallace
Christina Cole
Clarissa Payne
James Greene
Percy
Ben Scholfield
Armistead Stuart
Sylvia Syms
Princess Charlotte
Tara Summers
Noelle
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