What Men Want
What Men Want
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What Men Want

Original Native Title: Po čem muži touží (cs)

Audio Tracks:Czech

The charismatic and self-confident man, Karel Král, is the editor-in-chief of men's magazine. Although a chauvinistic type, he is very popular with women. However, he struggles in his personal life. He frequently argues with his ex-wife over their 17 year-old daughter Julie, who despises his new way of life. Then the consequences of his behavior catch up with him. He loses his job, and the editor-in-chief position is given to a young and beautiful woman. But his bad luck does not end there. After another fight with his ex-wife and daughter, and a woman driver crashing into his car, Karel and his best friend Cestmír have an evening of binge drinking. During the wild night, he expresses a wish to be a woman. When he wakes up the next morning he discovers that his wish has been granted.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Rudolf Havlík

The charismatic and self-confident man, Karel Král, is the editor-in-chief of men's magazine. Although a chauvinistic type, he is very popular with women. However, he struggles in his personal life. He frequently argues with his ex-wife over their 17 year-old daughter Julie, who despises his new way of life. Then the consequences of his behavior catch up with him. He loses his job, and the editor-in-chief position is given to a young and beautiful woman. But his bad luck does not end there. After another fight with his ex-wife and daughter, and a woman driver crashing into his car, Karel and his best friend Cestmír have an evening of binge drinking. During the wild night, he expresses a wish to be a woman. When he wakes up the next morning he discovers that his wish has been granted.

Thematic Motifs:The Triumph of the Human SpiritEpic Narrative AmbitionTimeless Cinematic Storytelling
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in What Men Want.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Rudolf Havlík

Screenplay / Writers

Radka Třeštíková, Rudolf Havlík

Executive Producers

Dana Voláková, Michaela Flenerová

Original Score

Ondřej Konvička

Cinematography

David Ployhar

Film Editing

Boris Machytka

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Jana Haresová

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Fénix FilmCZ
FlamesiteCZ

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
Czech Republic

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Fénix FilmPrimary Studio Soundstage
FlamesitePrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages • Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2015 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2016 - 2017 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2017 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 20, 2018

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

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5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for What Men Want. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Jiří Langmajer's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in What Men Want, Jiří Langmajer underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Anna Polívková. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Rudolf Havlík concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout What Men Want, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.6/10)

What Men Want achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of What Men Want was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Czech Republic

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for What Men Want

Where was What Men Want filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

What Men Want was filmed primarily across Czech Republic utilizing major facilities such as Fénix Film, Flamesite. Natural terrain sequences were captured in On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages and Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in What Men Want?

The ensemble features Jiří Langmajer as Karel Král, Anna Polívková as Karla, Tatiana Pauhofová as Leona, Matěj Hádek as Čestmír, under the visionary direction of Rudolf Havlík.

Where can I stream What Men Want online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream What Men Want (2018) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for What Men Want?

What Men Want is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.