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A chauvinist wakes up as a woman — the universe said 'hold my beer'.
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What Men Want (2018)

body-swap chaosCzech comedygender satire

Overview

Comedy

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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Standout Aspects

Acting

Jiří Langmajer commits fully to physical comedy as both genders.

Writing

Surprisingly sharp satire beneath the broad Czech humor.

Best for:Streaming: Perfect hungover Sunday when you want easy laughs.·Friends: Watch with your most chaotic friend who loves cringe comedy.
R

Director

Rudolf Havlík

ReleasedSep 20, 2018
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Fénix Film
Flamesite

Top Cast

Jiří Langmajer

Jiří Langmajer

Karel Král

Anna Polívková

Anna Polívková

Karla

Tatiana Pauhofová

Tatiana Pauhofová

Leona

Matěj Hádek

Matěj Hádek

Čestmír

Lenka Vlasáková

Lenka Vlasáková

Hedvika

Sara Sandeva

Sara Sandeva

Julie

Andrea Hoffmannová

Andrea Hoffmannová

Jitka

Jiří Havelka

Jiří Havelka

Robert

Oldřich Navrátil

Oldřich Navrátil

František

Naďa Konvalinková

Naďa Konvalinková

Božena

Lucie Polišenská

Lucie Polišenská

Matylda

Lucie Šteflová

Lucie Šteflová

Lucie

Jakub Volák

Jakub Volák

Štěpán

Pavla Tomicová

Pavla Tomicová

Vědma Zoltana

Jana Synková

Jana Synková

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This is actually a Czech remake of the 2000 German film 'Mein Gott, Herr Doktor!' — not the Mel Gibson 'What Women Want' as Western audiences might assume.

Trivia

Anna Polívková (who plays female Karel/Karla) is a huge Czech comedy star — casting her was essential since she had to sell both the physical transformation AND the audience believing this was the same person.

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