Movies and TvShows featuring "woman-disguised-as-man" theme.

During the Han Dynasty, Mulan disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army. She trains and excels, ultimately saving China from the ruthless Hun army and earning the respect of her fellow soldiers and the emperor.

Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.

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 the twilight years of the Roman Empire, a group of warriors form an alliance to protect the young heir to the throne from a barbarian invasion.

In the 1830s, a pirate captain and his crew set out on a hilarious and action-packed adventure to win the highly coveted Pirate of the Year award. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and eccentric characters, including Charles Darwin and his pet chimpanzee. Will they be able to prove themselves and claim the title?

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.

In early 20th century Europe, a young woman named Yentl disguises herself as a man in order to pursue her passion for studying in a yeshiva. She faces challenges and struggles as she tries to break free from the traditional expectations placed upon her.

Riding Bean follows the story of Bean Bandit, a skilled driver and mercenary who gets caught up in a dangerous game of kidnapping and revenge. With his superhuman strength and driving skills, Bean must outsmart the police and criminals to save a kidnapped child and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.

Eternal Filena or Eien no Filena, is based on the fantasy light novel series by Shudou Takeshi, serialised in Japan in Animage and illustrated by Takada Akemi. Eternal Filena follows the adventures of Filena, a female slave and gladiator brought up as a boy in the ocean kingdom of Filosena, which is in the middle of a revival. Note: The series has been collected into nine volumes published by Tokuma Shoten. The novel series was also adapted into an RPG released by Tokuma Shoten for the Super Famicom in 1995. It was only released commercially in Japan.

In the year 1485, a young couple's love is put to the test when they encounter the devil himself. With the help of a wandering minstrel and a seductive seductress, they must navigate through devious traps and challenges to prove the power of true love.

Mabel is pursued by her boss, despite being engaged to his son, in this gender-bending comedy of errors and mistaken identities.

University student Wu Wan Wan accidentally time travelled to a school in ancient times and disguised herself as a man in order to blend in. It follows a series of hilarious stories between Wu Wan Wan and her classmates Tang Wen Qi and Qi Shan. Together, they not only fight against inequality over family status but also work towards recruiting female students in a story about integrating modern education concepts into ancient academies.

A small town becomes the backdrop for a series of mysterious events, as an anti-hero finds himself on the run from the law while trying to solve the murder of his mother. With disguises, blackmail, and unexpected alliances, he navigates through dangerous situations while uncovering shocking secrets.

The Lady and the Tramp is a heartwarming film that follows the unlikely romance between Lady, a pampered Cocker Spaniel, and Tramp, a street-smart mutt. When Lady's owners go on vacation, she finds herself in the company of Tramp, who teaches her about life outside of her comfortable home. Together, they navigate various adventures and obstacles, including run-ins with the law and a perilous journey through the streets. This timeless classic explores the themes of love, friendship, and the importance of embracing one's true self.

Junglee is a charming romantic comedy set in the picturesque Kashmir. The story revolves around mistaken identities, young love, and a series of hilarious events. It follows the journey of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to work in an office, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions, laugh-out-loud moments, and heartfelt connections. With stunning landscapes and catchy songs, Junglee is a delightful watch for all comedy and romance enthusiasts.

When an elderly priest died, the people in charge of his diocese discovered that it was a woman. Without anyone suspecting it, she had been practicing her vocation for years. Dismayed, the bishop decided to launch an investigation and asked the chancellor of the diocese to find out how, why and with what complicity such a deception was possible.

A sleep suspense thriller, from Vijay Anand (his directorial debut), Nau Do Gyarah is the story of Madan (Dev Anand) on his way to Bombay to inherit his uncle's estate. On the way, he picks Raksha (Kalpana Kartik), who has run away from home, rather than be married to a man she does not like. On reaching Bombay, Madan finds his uncle dead, and the estate taken over by Kuldeep, his aunt's nephew. The new will is missing. Madan has to find out, what really happened to his uncle and the missing second will. S. D. Burman's compositions embellish this fast paced and stylish thriller.

In A Night at Karlstein, a 14th-century Bohemian king disguises himself as a bishop to investigate the disappearance of his queen. This campy and humorous film explores themes of gender issues, mistaken identity, and the battle of the sexes.

The story is centered around Filena, a princess who was raised as a boy after her kingdom was conquered.