
What Men Want(2019)
Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.


“He's got a lot on his mind.”
Roger Greenberg, a failed musician now making a living as a carpenter in New York, returns to Los Angeles to house-sit for his brother. He's stranded there—since he doesn't drive—until his brother's assistant, Florence, comes to his rescue. She's as much a lost soul as he is, and the pair form a significant connection—giving Roger a much-needed reason to be happy.

Ben Stiller
Roger Greenberg

Greta Gerwig
Florence Marr

Rhys Ifans
Ivan Schrank

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Beth (Beller's Party)

Mark Duplass
Eric Beller (Beller's Party)

Merritt Wever
Gina

Chris Messina
Phillip Greenberg

Brie Larson
Sara

Juno Temple
Muriel

Susan Traylor
Carol Greenberg
Greenberg is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2010 exploring themes of personal assistant. Directed by Noah Baumbach, it stars Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Rhys Ifans. Roger Greenberg, a failed musician now making a living as a carpenter in New York, returns to Los Angeles to house-sit for his brother. He's stranded there—since he doesn't drive—until his brother's assistant, Florence, comes to his rescue. She's as much a lost soul as he is, and the pair form a significant connection—giving Roger a much-needed reason to be happy.
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