10 Movies & Shows Like White Chicks (2004)

Description: The classic inspiration for many gender-disguise comedies including 'White Chicks'. Features two musicians disguising themselves as women to escape mobsters, with similar themes of identity, romance, and comedic misunderstandings.

Fact: Marilyn Monroe required 47 takes to say 'It's me, Sugar' correctly. The film was shot in black-and-white partly because the makeup looked unnatural in color. It was voted the #1 comedy of all time by the American Film Institute in

Description: A more sophisticated predecessor to 'White Chicks', exploring similar themes of gender identity and performance through its story of an actor disguising himself as a woman. Both films use the disguise premise to comment on societal expectations and relationships.

Fact: Dustin Hoffman spent months researching his role by observing women in public. The film was originally conceived as a broad comedy but evolved into a more nuanced story. It was the second highest-grossing film of 1982, behind 'E.T.'

Description: Shares with 'White Chicks' the theme of characters disguising themselves to experience a different social world (in this case, an African prince posing as a poor student). Both films use fish-out-of-water humor and feature Eddie Murphy in multiple roles.

Fact: Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall played multiple characters each. The barbershop scenes were largely improvised. The film spawned a sequel 33 years later in

Description: Shares 'White Chicks' theme of a male character disguising himself as a woman (in this case, a nanny) to achieve personal goals. Both films balance physical comedy with heartfelt moments about family and identity.

Fact: Robin Williams improvised many of his lines in character. The makeup process took

Description: Like 'White Chicks', features Eddie Murphy in multiple roles using extensive makeup/prosthetics. Both films explore themes of self-acceptance and feature over-the-top physical transformations for comedic effect.

Fact: Eddie Murphy played 7 different characters in the film. The makeup for Buddy Love took 3 hours to apply. The film is a remake of the 1963 Jerry Lewis movie of the same name.

Description: Similar to 'White Chicks' in its central premise of a male character disguising himself as a female figure (in this case, an elderly woman). Both films rely on physical comedy and the humor derived from maintaining the disguise in increasingly absurd situations.

Fact: Martin Lawrence based Big Momma's voice on his own grandmother. The makeup process took 4-5 hours daily. The film spawned two sequels in 2006 and

Description: Like 'White Chicks', this film explores gender and identity through body-swap comedy, featuring Rob Schneider in a female role. Both use crude humor and exaggerated femininity for comedic effect while touching on themes of empathy and understanding.

Fact: The film was originally titled 'The Girl Can't Help It'. Adam Sandler makes an uncredited cameo as a clerk. Rachel McAdams' first major film role before her breakthrough in 'Mean Girls'.

Description: Similar to 'White Chicks' in its over-the-top comedic style and focus on racial and cultural stereotypes for humor. Both films feature exaggerated characters and situations, blending slapstick with social commentary in a lighthearted way.

Fact: The film was heavily inspired by the 'Airplane!' series. Snoop Dogg made a cameo appearance as the plane's captain. It was Kevin Hart's first major film role.

Description: While more musical-focused, shares 'White Chicks' themes of challenging social norms and features John Travolta in a fat suit playing a woman. Both films use humor to address serious issues of discrimination and acceptance.

Fact: John Travolta's fat suit weighed about 40 pounds. The film is based on the 2002 Broadway musical, which was adapted from John Waters' 1988 film. Queen Latifah and Zac Efron performed their own singing in the film.

Description: Shares 'White Chicks' theme of identity transformation through elaborate makeup/prosthetics, with Eddie Murphy playing multiple exaggerated characters. Both use physical comedy and outrageous situations to explore themes of love and self-acceptance.

Fact: Eddie Murphy spent 3-4 hours daily in makeup for the Rasputia character. The film was nominated for three Razzies but won only one (for Murphy as Worst Supporting Actor). The wedding scene was filmed at the same church used in 'The Godfather'.