What Do Girls Want ?

1980Movie2 h 0 min

31
BadGoodWatch score

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Layla refuses to get married because she believes all men are liars especially after her sister's tragic suicide on her wedding day when her fiancé left her. Layla's father decides to put an end to her stubbornness and sends a letter that explains her problem to Ahmed who works as an editor for the local newspaper. His friend Kamal, a womanizer wants to settle down and find a wife. Ahmed suggests that Kamal should meet with Layla and ask for her hand in marriage, and both of them get engaged. When Layla discovers more on Kamal's past, she breaks off the engagement and the problems commence.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Dynamics
  • Emotional
  • Relationship Troubles
  • Tragic Elements
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic

Cast

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Directed by
Hasan El-Saifi

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Facts

September 19, 1980 · 2 h 0 min · Suicide Themes

Released
September 19, 1980
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is What Do Girls Want ? worth watching?"

Questions about What Do Girls Want ?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is What Do Girls Want ? worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 5.2).

Will What Do Girls Want ? make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is What Do Girls Want ? good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is What Do Girls Want ? in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.