Movies and TvShows featuring "woman-dresses-as-a-man" theme.

Love in the Moonlight is a heartwarming romantic comedy set in the Joseon Dynasty. The story revolves around a crown prince who falls in love with a eunuch who is disguised as a man. As they navigate through the complexities of their forbidden love, they face numerous challenges and obstacles. The show beautifully captures the ups and downs of their relationship, while also showcasing the charm and beauty of the Joseon era.

Arsenal Military Academy is a Chinese drama set in the 1910s, during the Chinese Republican Era. It follows the story of a woman who dresses as a man to attend the military academy, where she forms friendships and discovers romance. The show explores themes of friendship, identity, and love in a historical setting.

In Sungkyunkwan, a woman disguises herself as a man to attend the prestigious school and gets involved in a love triangle amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and social hierarchy.

Mayo Chiki is a romantic comedy TV show that revolves around the life of Kinjiro Sakamachi, a high school student who has a fear of women due to a traumatic childhood incident. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that Subaru Konoe, the butler of the school's idol, is actually a girl who cross-dresses as a boy. With this newfound knowledge, Kinjiro becomes entangled in a series of comedic and romantic situations.

In the Joseon Dynasty, a female scholar disguises herself as a man to find a book that holds the key to her father's innocence. Along the way, she becomes entangled with a mysterious vampire prince.

Captain Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive Fountain of Youth. Along the way, they discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are also after it. Jack must navigate treacherous waters and face supernatural powers to obtain the Fountain's power.

Wang So is the Prince of Goryeo who has a cursed fate. He had to get married with the Last Princess of Balhae, Shin Yool. She was born with the fate of becoming the light for another country. But because of this fate, she has to face death. Through their marriage life, Wang So and Shin Yool begin to grow closer and love each other.

AIKa (1997) follows the story of a secret agent named AIKa who fights against supervillainesses to save the Earth. With a mix of comedy, adventure, and romance, this TV show is sure to keep viewers entertained.

Gu Family Book is a TV show that combines action, romance, and fantasy in a 16th century Korean setting. It follows the story of a half-human, half-immortal boy who must navigate a world of supernatural creatures, betrayals, and tragic loss while seeking justice and love. The protagonist embarks on a journey to find the Gu Family Book, a mythical artifact that can transform him into a human and grant him immortality. Along the way, he encounters a girl who dresses as a boy, a powerful werewolf, and a malevolent antagonist who threatens to plunge the kingdom into chaos. The show explores themes of destiny, love, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

The Rise of Phoenixes is a Chinese historical drama set in ancient China. It revolves around the power struggles, political intrigue, and romance within the royal palace. The story follows Ning Yi, a martial artist who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and must navigate through the complicated world of politics and court intrigue. As Ning Yi seeks justice for the disappearance of his mother, he discovers dark secrets and faces betrayal from unexpected sources. Along the way, he forms a complicated relationship with Feng Zhiwei, a woman who dresses as a man to survive in the male-dominated world. Together, they embark on a journey filled with danger, scheming, and a battle for the throne.

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.

You Are Beautiful (2009) is a Korean drama about a girl named Go Mi Nyu who is forced to impersonate her twin brother, Go Mi Nam, in order to join the popular boy band A.N.Jell. As Go Mi Nyu navigates the challenges of hiding her true identity, she finds herself caught in a love triangle and facing the complexities of fame in the music industry.

To keep her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, Mulan disguises herself as a man and fights against northern invaders in China. Along the way, she discovers her true strength and proves herself as a warrior.

In ancient China, a courageous female warrior disguises herself as a man to seek revenge for her family. Along the way, she becomes entangled in a slow-burn romance and faces the challenges of a hidden identity in the Tang Dynasty.

Coffee Prince is a romantic comedy drama set in Seoul, South Korea. Go Eun Chan, a tomboyish girl, pretends to be a boy and starts working at a coffee shop owned by Choi Han Gyul. As Han Gyul starts developing feelings for Eun Chan, confusion and love triangles ensue. With elements of hidden identity, family relationships, and friendship, Coffee Prince explores the journey of falling in love and the challenges that come with it.

The Great Queen Seondeok tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first female ruler of the Silla Kingdom in ancient Korea. The series explores her journey as she struggles with power-struggles, political intrigue, and court politics, ultimately becoming a strong and influential leader.

German version of Dancing with the Stars, the reality competition in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers.

A young girl, Hua Mulan decides to pretend to be a man in order to stop her sickly old father from being called up for the army. She fools everyone but ends up with more than she bargained for when she falls for one of the young generals Li Leung

In medieval France, Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl, hears voices from God telling her to lead the French army against the English. She overcomes political obstacles and inspires the French troops, but her journey is fraught with challenges and tragic consequences.

The 1950s were an era filled with desire and aspiration, despite the aftermath of the Korean War. Jeongnyeon, a girl with a gifted voice, embarks on a journey to become the best actor of gukgeuk, or Korean female classical opera, where she encounters competition, solidarity, and growth.