Movies and TvShows featuring "male-actor-plays-a-female-character" theme.
Bob's Burgers is a hilarious animated sitcom that follows the daily life of the Belcher family as they run their own burger joint. With a quirky cast of characters and plenty of comedic situations, this show is a must-watch for fans of adult animation and comedy.
Twelve Forever follows the adventures of Reggie, a twelve-year-old girl who discovers a magical world where she can stay forever. Along with her friends, Todd and Esther, Reggie must navigate through a dream-like universe filled with action, adventure, and comedy.
Paquita Salas follows the story of a comical talent manager as she navigates the ups and downs of the acting career. The series explores the challenges and funny moments in Paquita's life as she runs her own talent agency and encounters various eccentric characters.
After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. He creates the persona of Mrs. Doubtfire and gets hired by his wife as their nanny. Through this, he is able to see his kids every day and be the father figure he couldn't be before. However, keeping up the charade becomes increasingly difficult, and he risks losing everything when his true identity is revealed. In the end, he is able to mend his relationship with his ex-wife and have unlimited access to his children.
Echad Ha'am 101 tells the story of Miri Paskal, an edgy, a bit insane parking inspector in Tel Aviv. After her husband, Ruben, was killed in an accident during rehearsal for Germany war victims' ceremony, Miri gets a very large amount of money, from Ruben's inheritance, and decides to move from her small tenement in Ramat Gan to a luxury tower in Tel Aviv.
Come Fly with Me is a hilarious mockumentary TV show set in a busy airport. It follows the lives of airport staff including flight attendants, pilots, and airport security. The show is known for its satirical take on commercial air travel, social stereotypes, and workplace comedy. It features a diverse cast of characters and explores various comedic situations in the airport.
In Problem Child 3, the third installment of the Problem Child film series, a mischievous boy wreaks havoc on his family, causing chaos and hilarity. With his trouble-making ways and knack for getting into trouble, he tests the patience of his parents and those around him. As the story unfolds, the boy finds himself in various comedic situations, from causing chaos at school to creating mischief at home. Will he learn to behave, or will his mischievous nature continue to cause mayhem?
Orlando, a nobleman in 17th-century England, defies conventional gender norms and embarks on a time-traveling adventure that spans centuries, exploring themes of androgyny, women's rights, and horticulture. Directed by a female filmmaker, Orlando is a period drama with a post-punk aesthetic that delves into the complexities of identity and societal expectations.
Lunatics is a comedic mockumentary TV show that tells the story of eccentric individuals and their antics. Through a series of episodes, the show explores their peculiar lives and the hilarious situations they find themselves in.
The eccentric staff of a rundown theater camp in upstate New York must band together with the beloved founder's bro-y son to keep the camp afloat.
Ja'mie King, a self-absorbed teenager, navigates her way through the social hierarchy of a private girls' school, with a focus on her relationships and social media presence. The show provides a satirical take on high school life and teenage girl culture.
In 'Work It', a man in St. Louis, Missouri, disguises himself as a woman to get a job at a pharmaceutical company after being laid off from his previous job as a car salesman. The show follows his attempts to maintain his secret identity and navigate the workplace comedy with his coworkers, including his unsuspecting wife.
Psycho Beach Party is a campy comedy horror film that takes place on a beach in the 1960s. The story revolves around a group of friends who are enjoying their summer at the beach when a series of murders start happening. As the body count rises, they must unravel the mystery and find the killer before they become the next victims.
A mother in her 40s with a gay son navigates the challenges of motherhood, fame, and relationships in this humorous and heartwarming tale.
In this Brazilian comedy, a protective mother goes to great lengths to keep her gay son close, even if it means disguising herself as a man. Hilarity ensues as she navigates through the challenges of crossdressing and maintaining her close mother-son relationship. The film explores themes of maternal love, family dynamics, and the acceptance of LGBTQ individuals in Brazilian society.
Fantozzi, a clumsy and prideful accountant, gets involved in various misadventures involving hooligans, soccer, a theatrical agent, and a father-daughter relationship. He faces challenges with his clumsiness, deals with a corrupt corporation, and gets caught up in a robbery. In the midst of all this, Fantozzi also experiences redemption, jury duty, filmmaking, and the ups and downs of his relationship with his wife. The movie is set in Rome, Italy during the year 1990, and provides a satirical take on bourgeoisie life.
Fracchia, a nervous and unlucky man, is mistaken for a human monster. He gets involved in a bank robbery, a chocolate factory, and a trap set by the police.
Wan Fei (Joey Yung) is a promising Chinese Opera singer who is secretly in love with Ho Fung (Nicholas Tse). She plans to sing for him from the stage, but, in a tragic accident, dies mid-song. Years later, Wan Fei's ghost returns, and finds that part of her spirit has been reincarnated in the form of Chor-bat (Eason Chan). Wan Fei still longs to sing her song for her lover, and, after much humorous confusion, her dream is fulfilled.
Twice Two (1933) is a comedy short in which two sets of twins, Stan and Ollie, and Alf and Bert, cause chaos and confusion on their first wedding anniversaries. In true Laurel and Hardy style, the brothers-in-law get mixed up and mistaken identities ensue, leading to slapstick comedy and farcical situations. With hilarious moments including electrical shorts, torn pants, and being squirted with water and ink, this black and white film is a classic example of the duo's comedic genius.
