Movies and TvShows featuring "pretending-to-be-someone-else" theme.
To Tell the Truth is a TV show where a celebrity panel must decipher who the real person is among a group of impostors. Each episode features unique individuals with unusual talents, exotic jobs, or record-breaking achievements. The panel must ask questions and listen to clues given by the participants to figure out who is telling the truth and who is deceiving them.
When her husband is killed in a land grabbing attempt, Aline takes charge of cultivating his land and protecting his family. Facing the powerful Antonio La Selva, responsible for the death of her husband and the largest landowner in the region, Aline is determined to keep possession of her land and invest in its production. However, she didn't expect that she would fall in love with Daniel, son of her rival, who is at odds with his rebellious half-brother, Caio, who, in turn, also falls in love with the girl. In the interior of Brazil, Aline will have to fight two battles: the dispute for her lands and for her heart.
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is a gripping TV show that takes place in 1938 Los Angeles. The city is plagued by racial tension, corruption, and supernatural forces. As a murder rocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega and his partner Lewis Michener unravel a conspiracy that involves Nazis, a religious cult, and a supernatural entity. The show explores themes of racism, anti-Semitism, and the struggle for power.
After surviving a car crash as a child, Alexia has a titanium plate in her head which affects her behavior and leaves her with a strange connection to automobiles. As an adult, she becomes a serial killer and develops a relationship with a fireman who believes she is his missing son. Alexia's journey of self-discovery becomes even stranger when she becomes pregnant with a car and must confront her inner demons.
Avenue 5 is a dark comedy TV show set in the near future. It follows the passengers and crew aboard a luxury space cruise ship that gets thrown off course, leaving them stranded in outer space. As they try to survive, tensions rise, and the desperate situation leads to comedic chaos and absurdity.
In this action-packed TV show, a team of secret agents take on highly dangerous missions that seem impossible to accomplish. With their special skills, futuristic technology, and some clever tricks up their sleeves, they use deception, special effects, and teamwork to complete their missions and save the day. Along the way, they face dangerous enemies, navigate through treacherous situations, and unravel the mysteries behind the missions. Join the team as they embark on thrilling adventures filled with action, espionage, and unexpected twists.
Jett is a drama TV show that follows the story of Daisy 'Jett' Kowalski, a female ex-con and master thief who is forced to work for the mob. As she navigates the criminal underworld, she must deal with violence, corruption, and personal conflicts. Jett is a neo-noir series filled with suspense, twists, and complex relationships.
A group of friends who enjoy playing pranks on people decide to prank call the wrong person. They soon find themselves trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse as a mysterious stranger hunts them down and terrorizes them over the phone. With their lives on the line, they must find a way to escape before it's too late.
In the late 1800s, a man takes on the identity of a doctor at Stonehearst Asylum, where he discovers the disturbing truth about the treatment of the patients.
Elizabeth, a lazy and incompetent teacher, is forced to return to teaching after her wealthy fiancé breaks up with her. She plans to raise money for breast implants but fails. She tries to win over a wealthy substitute teacher, while dealing with a manipulative colleague and advances from the gym teacher. She decides to change her teaching style and steals the state exam to win a bonus. However, her actions catch up to her and she faces consequences. Eventually, she learns important lessons and finds a new relationship.
Bob and Joe are two prisoners locked up in the Latin American maximum security prison of Santa Consuelo. The two manage to escape during an attack by the revolutionaries commanded by Napoleon Duarte and pretend to be friars, taking refuge in the mission of San Rolando. In the mission, in which monks and Indians live in harmony, the two escapees become Father Orso and Father Zaccaria and win the affection of all.
Boss Level follows a retired special forces officer who finds himself stuck in a time loop, repeating the same day over and over again. Each day, he is hunted down and killed by assassins. As he repeats the day, he becomes stronger and learns new skills to try to break the loop and save himself and his loved ones. Along the way, he uncovers a conspiracy and must confront the powerful figures behind it. With each loop, he gets closer to the truth and closer to finding a way to escape the never-ending cycle.
When a law student writes a brief on the murder of two Supreme Court justices, she becomes the target of a dangerous conspiracy. As she investigates further, she realizes that the truth goes deeper than she imagined.
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 Kill 'em All, a skilled assassin finds himself at the center of a conspiracy when he is framed for a high-profile murder. With the help of an FBI agent, he must navigate a web of deception, betrayal, and violence to clear his name and bring the true culprits to justice. As they dig deeper, they uncover a plot that goes far beyond what they initially imagined, with international intrigue and dangerous secrets lurking around every corner. With their lives on the line, they must stay one step ahead of their enemies and expose the truth before it's too late.
After being hit in the head, a man wakes up in 1927 to discover that he’s the spitting image of a famous bandit — and decides to make the most of it.
When a college student starts working as an Uber driver, he unwittingly becomes embroiled in a dangerous conflict between warring vampire factions. As the night unfolds, he must navigate through the chaos and violence while trying to protect himself and those he cares about.
Famous faces move into Britain's best-known apartment block, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, as they compete to be crowned The Circle's most popular celebrity player
In The Birdcage, an effeminate man, Armand, and his partner, Albert, own a drag club in South Beach. Their lives are turned upside down when Armand's son announces he is marrying the daughter of a conservative senator. In order to impress his future in-laws, Armand must pretend to be straight and Albert must pretend to be a woman. Hilarity ensues as the couple navigates the challenges of maintaining their charade while dealing with their own identity crises.
Three frat brothers are thrown out of their fraternity house and falsely accused of embezzlement. In order to prove their innocence, they dress up as women and join a sorority. Hilarity ensues as they navigate their new identities and try to clear their names.