The Female Brain (film)

The Female Brain is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Whitney Cummings and co-written by Cummings and Neal Brennan. It is based on the 2006 book of the same name by Louann Brizendine, M.D.

The film explores romantic relationships through the lens of neuroscientific differences between male and female brains, albeit with a comedic and often exaggerated approach. It features intersecting storylines of several couples and individuals, showcasing various relationship dynamics and challenges, often attributed to supposed differences in brain structure and function.

Whitney Cummings also stars in the film, alongside Sofia Vergara, Toby Kebbell, Beanie Feldstein, Cecily Strong, Blake Griffin, and James Marsden. The movie aims to satirize popular notions and stereotypes about gender differences in relationships, presenting them through the perspectives of neuroscientists and the experiences of the characters. Reception for the film was mixed, with some critics praising its comedic elements and others criticizing its reliance on simplistic and potentially harmful stereotypes about gender.