What A Girl Wants (2003)

What A Girl Wants

"Trying to fit in. Born to stand out."

Summary:

Daphne, a free-spirited American 17-year-old (Amanda Bynes) raised by her equally free-spirited mother goes to England to establish a relationship with her father (Colin Firth), who turns out to be a prominent political figure heavily involved in social customs. Daphne must attempt to fit in with the social requirements demanded of her, while also getting to know her father, dealing with his territorial other daughter, and maintaining her own self-identity. Summary written by Al Hayfever

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Memorable Quotes from "What A Girl Wants":

Jocelyn Dashwood: No hugging dear. I'm British, we only show affection to dogs and horses.

Libby Reynolds: I love you a million Swedish Fish.

Daphne Reynolds: I love you a million red M&M's.

Clarissa: Oh very you, lovely. So Henry asked us to give to give you a few pointers, didn't he? Well, Pointer number 1 go home, mother and I belong here and it's quite clear you just don't fit in. And Pointer number 2 while you're packing, keep your grimy little yanky paws off Armistead Stuart, he's mine.

Daphne Reynolds: If you take your nose out of the air for one second you'll see you're designer, I'm vintage. You've got a mansion, I've got a five floor walkup. You're a snotty little miss cranky pants and I go with the flow, so why would you ever think for one second that I'd ever have the same taste in guys. So here's a little pointer for you. Get over yourself and stop trying to be my daddy's little girl because I'm not going anywhere.

Daphne Reynolds: [to Clarissa] My evil step sister, you've seen Cinderella, right, let me clue you in, I win.

Glynnis Payne: Now Daphne, we don't want to make a scene now, do we?

Libby Reynolds: Take your hand off my daughter or you won't get a scene, you'll get a Broadway Musical!

Henry Dashwood: I'm sorry, I...

Libby Reynolds: Do you think I've waited 17 years for an apology?

Daphne Reynolds: Every year I would wish if that I was good enough you would come and find me.

Henry Dashwood: You like Co-co Puffs?

Daphne Reynolds: It's chocolate! Need I say more?

Glynnis Payne: Darling, darling, all I'm saying is before we let this hypothetical daughter blow your political career out of the water, we might at least consider doing some checking up on her.

Henry Dashwood: Now, checking up for what?

Glynnis Payne: I don't know... criminal record, blood type, triple sixes on her skull.

Henry Dashwood: Glynnis, she has a birth certificate, she has my photograph and she has my eyes.

Henry Dashwood: I'm not explaining this very well am I.

Daphne Reynolds: No, not really. But I'm having fun watching you try.

Henry Dashwood: I hope you find you sleeping arrangements conducive to...

Daphne Reynolds: Henry, all it takes is sweet dreams.

Directed by:
Dennie Gordon

Writing credits:
William Douglas-Home	(play The Reluctant Debutante)
William Douglas-Home	(1958 screenplay)
Jenny Bicks	(screenplay) and
Elizabeth Chandler	(screenplay)

Full credits here

Runtime: 105 min

Country: USA

Language: English

Color: Color

Sound Mix: DTS / Dolby Digital / SDDS

Certification: Argentina:Atp / Australia:G / Brazil:Livre / Canada:G / Germany:o.Al. / New Zealand:G / Norway:A / Peru:PT / Philippines:G / Singapore:PG / Sweden:Btl / Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) / Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) / UK:PG / USA:PG

MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested: some material may not suitable for children)

Also Known As (AKA):

Was Mädchen wollen	–	Austria / Germany
Allt en tjej vill ha	–	Sweden
Alt en jente kan ønske seg	–	Norway
American Girl	–	USA (working title)
Ce dont rêvent les filles	–	France
Ce que fille veut	–	Canada (French title)
Lo que una chica quiere	–	Argentina (video title)
London Calling	–	USA (working title)
Mistä tytöt tykkää	–	Finland
Ragazza e il suo sogno, Una	–	Italy
Royal Seventeen	–	Japan (English title)
Sueño para ella, Un	–	Spain
Tudo Que Uma Garota Quer	–	Brazil

Production Company/Company Credits

The Onet.pl Film photogallery of "What A Girl Wants" (22 photos)

Cast:

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
Sylvia Syms	Princess Charlotte
Soleil McGhee	Young Daphne
Peter Reeves	Sir John Dashwood
James Greene	Percy
Steven Osborne	Staff Member
Mike Toller	Libby's Band Member
Tom Penn	Libby's Band Member

Information courtesy of The Internet Movie Database.