Movies and TvShows featuring "female-dressed-as-male" theme.

It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.

When her brother decides to ditch for a couple weeks, Viola heads over to his elite boarding school, disguised as him, and proceeds to fall for his school's star soccer player, and soon learns she's not the only one with romantic troubles. Viola's twin brother Sebastian, whom she resembles physically, is supposed to enter Illyria as a new student. However, he plans to visit London secretly to enter a contest with his rock band. Sebastian asks Viola to cover for him by telling the school that he is sick and each of their parents (who are divorced) that he is staying with the other. Viola instead decides to pass herself off as Sebastian and join the boys' soccer team at Illyria. She hopes to beat the Cornwall team and humiliate her goalie ex-boyfriend Justin (Robert Hoffman). With the help of her friends Paul (Jonathan Sadowski), Kia (Amanda Crew), and Yvonne (Jessica Lucas), Viola becomes 'Sebastian'. At Illyria, Viola's roommate is Duke Orsino (Channing Tatum), a good-looking striker on the soccer team. Kia and Yvonne agree to help Viola make her alter ego seem popular by pretending to be in love with 'Sebastian'. Viola also publicly breaks up with the real Sebastian's girlfriend, Monique. Duke and his friends are impressed, but Viola's soccer skills are still not good enough to make first string. It looks like Viola may not be able to play in the game against Cornwall after all. After spending so much time with him, Viola realizes that she has fallen in love with Duke. However, Duke is only interested in Viola's lab partner, Olivia (Laura Ramsey). In exchange for Viola's help in getting Olivia's attention, Duke agrees to put in extra soccer practice time with her. The practice pays off when Coach Dinklage (Vinnie Jones) promotes Viola to first string. By this time, Olivia has developed a crush on 'Sebastian'. Since 'Sebastian' isn't interested in her, Olivia decides to go out with Duke to make him jealous. Meanwhile, Monique and her friend Malcolm find out Viola's secret identity. The plot is complicated when the real Sebastian returns from London early. When he arrives at Illyria, Olivia runs up and kisses him. Duke sees this and thinks his roommate has betrayed him. He kicks Viola out of their room. On the day of the big game, Monique and Malcolm reveal the truth about Viola to Principal Gold. But because Viola has overslept, the real Sebastian winds up on the field playing in what should be his sister's spot. Principal Gold stops the game but Sebastian proves that he really is a boy yanking off his shorts and exposing his penis. At half time, Viola explains the situation to Sebastian and they switch places again. Duke is still angry with 'Sebastian' and refuses to pass the ball to Viola. She tries to explain that she really is a girl, finally convincing Duke and everyone else by showing them her breasts. The coach agrees to let Viola keep playing anyway. Illyria wins the game on a penalty kick when Viola scores a goal by tricking her ex-boyfriend Justin. Everyone at Illyria rejoices after the victory, except for Duke who is hurt at Viola's deception. She invites Duke to her debutante ball, where they reconcile. As the movie ends, Viola is seen playing on Illyria's soccer team.

In 1880s New Mexico, a town called La Belle is mostly populated by women after a mining accident killed most of the male population. The town faces further danger when an outlaw named Frank Griffin and his gang descend upon it. As the women of La Belle stand their ground and defend their home, tensions rise and violence ensues.

In 1593 London, struggling playwright William Shakespeare meets and falls in love with Viola, a wealthy merchant's daughter who desires to act. They start a secret affair that inspires Shakespeare to write Romeo and Juliet. However, their romance is doomed as Shakespeare is married and Viola is betrothed to another man. Despite obstacles, their passionate portrayal of two lovers in the play inspires the audience. In the end, they part ways but Shakespeare is inspired to write Twelfth Night, imagining his love washed ashore in a strange land.

A farm girl disguises herself as a boy to audition for a film, but finds herself falling for the director's handsome son. Chaos ensues as she navigates family drama, open call auditions, and unexpected kisses.

Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.

In 'I Don't Want to Be a Man,' a young woman named Ossi decides to disguise herself as a man after she becomes frustrated with the limitations placed on women in society. As she navigates her new identity, she discovers the freedom and opportunities that being a man affords her. However, complications arise when she falls in love with her guardian, who is unaware of her true gender. This silent film explores themes of gender roles, identity, and the power dynamics between men and women.

In order to preserve her family's honor, a woman in Albania decides to become a sworn virgin and live as a man. This decision leads to conflicts and challenges as she navigates her new identity and tries to find her place in society. Along the way, she explores issues of gender, sexuality, and personal freedom.

Uuno Turhapuro, a lazy social climber, decides to join the army in the hopes of finding an easy way to make money. Hilarity ensues as Uuno tries to navigate the strict military life while causing chaos and confusion.

La France is a surreal musical drama set in World War One France. The story revolves around a lieutenant who enlists the help of a cross-dressing woman to find her missing husband. As they travel together, they encounter surreal and fantastical elements, all while exploring themes of love and the blurred boundaries of gender.

Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker is a movie set in Northern China during the 1910s. It tells the story of a painter who becomes involved in a love triangle with a teenage girl and a manufacturer. The movie explores themes of male-female relationships, family relationships, and cross-dressing.

In 'La joven mancornadora', a young woman disguises herself as a man to have a firsthand experience of the male-dominated bar culture. Hilarity ensues as she navigates the challenges and discovers hidden identities while maintaining her charade within the high-spirited atmosphere. It's a comedic exploration of gender roles and the dynamics that unfold in unconventional situations.

In 'Fools in the Mountains', a group of people arrive at a mountain hotel for a holiday, but things take a hilarious turn when mistaken identities and mass confusion ensue. With cross-dressing, double identities, and a mix of comedic situations, the characters navigate through a snow-filled adventure filled with laughter.

A girl joins the army instead of her brother, who has been injured in a car accident and cannot join the army in time. She is then disguised as a male conscript to save the brother from troubles.

The Star Prince has fallen to Earth and because of his cruelty towards a beggar, he is turned into a grotesque pauper. He goes on a quest to find his mother, meeting a wicked witch and princess on his way. He falls in love with the princess, but an evil dwarf tries to force the princess to marry him. The Star Prince rescues the princess and is thus turned back into his original form and marries the beautiful princess.

Handel's Alcina. Anonymous libretto, adapted from the libretto of Riccardo Broschi's "L'isola d'Alcina", based on Ludovico Ariosto's "Orlando furioso" (uncredited)

During the Finnish Civil War in 1918, guerrilla leader Karunka, the "White Devil", wreaks havoc on enemy forces until he is captured. With help from Eliina and the boy Jorma, Karunka and the Whites eventually turn the fight to their advantage.