Welcome to our curated list of the top 10 comedies featuring transvestites! These films not only tickle your funny bone but also offer a unique perspective on gender roles and identity through humor. From classic slapstick to modern satire, each movie brings something special to the table, making it a must-watch for anyone looking for laughs with a twist.

Tootsie (1982)
Description: This classic comedy stars Dustin Hoffman as a struggling actor who dresses as a woman to land a role on a soap opera, leading to hilarious and heartwarming situations.
Fact: Dustin Hoffman spent hours in makeup each day, and the film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actress.


Victor/Victoria (1982)
Description: Julie Andrews stars as a struggling singer who becomes a female impersonator, leading to a cascade of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements.
Fact: The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and it was originally a German film from


Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Description: Robin Williams plays a father who disguises himself as a British nanny to spend more time with his children after a divorce, resulting in a comedy of errors.
Fact: The film was based on the book "Alias Madame Doubtfire," and the makeup process for Williams took four hours daily.


The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
Description: Three drag queens travel across the Australian Outback in a bus named Priscilla, encountering various adventures and challenges.
Fact: The film won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design, and it has become a cult classic.


To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
Description: Three drag queens travel across the U.S. to attend a drag pageant, spreading joy and changing lives along the way.
Fact: The film features Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo, and it was inspired by the documentary "Paris Is Burning."


The Birdcage (1996)
Description: A gay couple, one of whom owns a drag club, pretends to be straight to meet their son's conservative future in-laws, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings.
Fact: The film is a remake of the French movie "La Cage aux Folles," and Robin Williams and Nathan Lane improvised many of their lines.


Big Momma's House (2000)
Description: An FBI agent goes undercover as an elderly woman to catch a criminal, leading to a series of funny and awkward situations.
Fact: Martin Lawrence spent up to five hours in makeup each day, and the film spawned two sequels.


White Chicks (2004)
Description: Two black FBI agents disguise themselves as white socialites to protect two heiresses, resulting in a comedy of racial and cultural misunderstandings.
Fact: The film was a box office success despite mixed reviews, and it features Shawn and Marlon Wayans in the lead roles.


Hairspray (2007)
Description: A plus-sized teen and her mother, who is a drag queen, fight for integration on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore, mixing comedy with social commentary.
Fact: John Travolta plays Edna Turnblad, a role originally played by Divine in the 1988 film version.


Sorority Boys (2002)
Description: Three college guys expelled from their fraternity dress as women to join a sorority and clear their names, leading to comedic chaos.
Fact: The film was directed by Wallace Wolodarsky, known for his work on "The Simpsons."
