How to Please a Woman

Looking for a way to reignite her life, a woman is freshly separated from her unfaithful husband. She decides to start an all-male house-cleaning business, but soon finds herself juggling her business, her children, and a surprising new romance. As she navigates these new relationships, she begins to rediscover herself and her own desires.

How to Please a Woman received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its charm, humor, and exploration of female desire and empowerment. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its lighthearted yet meaningful take on midlife rediscovery and female agency. Some critics noted the plot could be predictable at times, but the performances and earnest tone were frequently highlighted.

• Praised for its warm humor and relatable exploration of female midlife.
• Applauded for its empowering message about self-discovery and agency.
• Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, but performances were generally well-received.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its positive and uplifting message about a woman finding her independence and sexuality later in life. Many found it to be a funny and feel-good movie with strong performances, though a few noted it was a bit predictable.

The film was inspired by a real-life experience of director Renée Webster, who saw a similar business advertised in the UK and wondered what that would look like in Australia.