Everything But a Man (2016) VANESSA is an ultra modern, fiercely independent career woman who seemingly has it all together. The only thing missing from her successful life is a man. Secretly lonely, but always presenting a strong face to the world, it looks like she'll be single forever. Until she meets MAX, a handsome, mysterious, French-speaking foreigner who just may be her perfect match. But his radical lifestyle differences are a major source of conflict and challenge everything she believes about love, relationships and what it means to be a "strong" woman. This fresh, funny, sexy romantic comedy explores love and self-discovery from a bold and thought-provoking perspective.