- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
- The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968)
- The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968)
- The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
- The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
- The Crying Game (1992)
- The Ballad of Little Jo (1993)
- The Quick and the Dead (1995)
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
The Wild West has always been a place of rugged individualism and lawlessness, but what happens when you throw in a twist of gender swap? This collection of films brings together the dusty trails, saloon showdowns, and the unexpected element of characters changing their gender identity. These movies not only entertain with their action-packed plots but also challenge traditional gender roles, offering a fresh perspective on the classic Western genre. Whether you're a fan of the Old West or intrigued by stories of transformation, this list has something for everyone.

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Description: While not directly about gender swap, it explores themes of identity and transformation in a Western context.
Fact: This film is often cited as one of John Ford's greatest Westerns.


The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968)
Description: While not a traditional Western, this film includes elements of the genre with its Hollywood setting and features a character who undergoes a gender transformation for a role.
Fact: The film was directed by Robert Aldrich, known for his work in various genres, including Westerns.


The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968)
Description: While not a traditional Western, this film includes elements of the genre with its Hollywood setting and features a character who undergoes a gender transformation for a role.
Fact: The film was directed by Robert Aldrich, known for his work in various genres, including Westerns.


The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Description: While not directly about gender swap, it features a character who adopts a new identity, exploring themes of transformation in the Western setting.
Fact: Sam Peckinpah, known for his Westerns, directed this film.


The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Description: While not directly about gender swap, it features a character who adopts a new identity, exploring themes of transformation in the Western setting.
Fact: Sam Peckinpah, known for his Westerns, directed this film.


The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
Description: While not about gender swap, it includes a character who reinvents themselves, paralleling themes of identity change in Westerns.
Fact: The film was directed by and starred Clint Eastwood, who has a significant history with Western films.


The Crying Game (1992)
Description: Although primarily a thriller, the film's twist involves gender identity, set against a backdrop that includes elements of the Western genre.
Fact: The film won the Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards.


The Ballad of Little Jo (1993)
Description: In this unique Western, a woman disguises herself as a man to survive in the harsh frontier, exploring themes of identity and gender roles.
Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of Josephine Monaghan, who lived as a man in the 19th century.


The Quick and the Dead (1995)
Description: This film features a female gunslinger in a male-dominated world, challenging gender norms in a Western setting.
Fact: Sharon Stone's character, Ellen, was originally written for a male actor.


The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
Description: One of the vignettes in this anthology film features a gender-bending character, adding a unique twist to the Western anthology.
Fact: The Coen Brothers, known for their eclectic filmography, directed this film.
