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What a Girl Wants

What a Girl Wants

Trying to fit in. Born to stand out.

20036.31h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by Dennie Gordon
Written by William Douglas-Home, Elizabeth Chandler, Jenny Bicks
Produced by Bill Gerber, Hunt Lowry, Denise Di Novi
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $50.7M

Top Cast

Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes

Daphne Reynolds

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Henry Dashwood

Kelly Preston

Kelly Preston

Libby Reynolds

Eileen Atkins

Eileen Atkins

Jocelyn Dashwood

Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

Glynnis Payne

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Alistair Payne

Oliver James

Oliver James

Ian Wallace

Christina Cole

Christina Cole

Clarissa Payne

James Greene

James Greene

Percy

B

Ben Scholfield

Armistead Stuart

Themes & Keywords

daughterlondon, englandenglandparent child relationshipelection campaignculture clashpaparazzipoliticianroyaltyteen movieteenage girlamerican abroadteen comedyfather daughter reunionwoman directorteenage romancefather daughter relationship

About What a Girl Wants

What a Girl Wants is a comedy, romance, drama, family film released in 2003 exploring themes of daughter, london, england, england, parent child relationship, election campaign, culture clash. Directed by Dennie Gordon, it stars Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston. 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.

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