Movies and TvShows featuring "woman-pretending-to-be-a-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.
A wanderer meets a monk with magical powers and becomes entranced by a mural of exquisite dancing women. He enters the painting, unaware of the conspiracy behind it, and must rescue the women who are trapped within.
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.
During the Korean War in the 1950s, a group of student soldiers are tasked with a suicide mission to lead a beach landing against the North Korean army. Faced with numerous challenges such as seasickness, landmines, and enemy fire, the soldiers must display courage and self-sacrifice to fulfill their mission.
In 'Come Drink with Me,' a skilled warrior must use her martial arts prowess to rescue her brother who has been kidnapped by a notorious gang. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and fights, showcasing her bravery and inner strength. With breathtaking sword-fighting scenes and intense showdowns, this action-packed movie takes viewers on an adrenaline-fueled journey through a world of kung-fu and heroism.
In 19th century Dublin, Albert Nobbs works as a butler in a hotel. She is actually a woman who has been disguising herself as a man for years. Albert's life is turned upside down when she falls in love with another woman, and they plan to start a new life together. However, they face numerous challenges and obstacles along the way.
In 'Do You See Me?', a woman architect in Italy faces sexism in her workplace. To overcome the obstacles, she pretends to be a man, leading to a series of humorous and dramatic situations. Along the way, she develops unrequited feelings for her male co-worker and navigates her complicated relationship with her father. The movie explores themes of gender roles, sexual identity, and the challenges of being a pioneer woman in a male-dominated field.
In the wild west, a woman named Jo disguises herself as a man to escape an abusive past. She finds herself facing challenges and discrimination as she tries to navigate the male-dominated world of the mining town. Along the way, she forms an unexpected interracial relationship and must confront violence and tragedy.
The remarkable true story of Edwardian writer Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson.
Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the "Five Poison Web." In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also the Centipede Sect to contend with, as well as other assorted martial artists, among them played by Shaw Brothers talents Yueh Hua, Ching Li, and Lily Li.
During World War I, a Danish woman named Inge disguises herself as a soldier and joins the German army. She faces the challenges of trench warfare and the hardships of war, all while trying to keep her true identity a secret.
The daughter of an overbearing mother enters the rich and strange world of her deceased father — a man she never knew.
The larger-than-life Jules Verne adventure about reclusive genius Captain Nemo, his magnificent submarine, The Nautilus, and the perilous voyage he makes with a group of captive adventurers, one of which is a brave young woman disguised as a man.
An ordinary man with extraordinary good luck falls in love with a princess who has been transformed into a bear. With the help of a wizard, they must overcome various obstacles and the schemes of a crooked official to find true love.
In Imperial Russia during the Napoleonic War, a young man disguises himself as a hussar to impress a girl and joins the cavalry. Hilarity ensues as he navigates the war and the challenges of pretending to be someone he's not.
The life and loves of Music hall singer Vesta Tilley, who married into the nobility
A 1990 Filipino comedy film by Mike Relon Makiling.
