What Do You Think? Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of What Do You Think??

The narrator's voice tells of John Dough, who wakes up after a late-night party and prepares to go to work. However, a few interruptions, including thinking for a moment that he sees a woman's body in his bed, having his car key not work, and thinking he hears his mother calling, delay his departure from home by almost a minute. When tragedy strikes close by, John revisits the morning's events. A phone call from his brother in Chicago confirms how odd this morning is. Did John experience telepathy or was it all coincidence? If radio waves can carry a communication, why not a mother's love?

Jacques Tourneur's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Carey Wilson (Narrator (voice))'s journey. However, a few interruptions, including thinking for a moment that he sees a woman's body in his bed, having his car key not work, and thinking he hears his mother calling, delay his departure from home by almost a minute.

How Does Carey Wilson (Narrator (voice))'s Story End?

• Carey Wilson: Carey Wilson's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Jacques Tourneur delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 0h 11m runtime.
• William Henry (John Dough): William Henry's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Jeanne Martel (Woman (uncredited)): Jeanne Martel's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of What Do You Think? Mean?

The ending of What Do You Think? ties together the narrative threads involving Carey Wilson. Jacques Tourneur chooses a conclusion that prioritizes thematic consistency over surprise, resulting in an ending that rewards viewers who engaged with the story's central themes.