She's the Man (2006)
A hilarious gender-swap comedy where one girl's soccer dreams lead to boarding school chaos, mistaken identities, and unexpected romance.
She's the Man - Movie Information
- Original Title: She's the Man
- Release Year: 2006
- Directed by: Andy Fickman
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 45m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 17, 2006 (Canada - PG), March 17, 2006 (United States - PG-13), April 7, 2006 (United Kingdom - 12A), September 21, 2006 (Germany - 6), September 27, 2006 (France - TP), April 6, 2006 (Australia - PG), September 29, 2006 (Brazil - 12), July 14, 2006 (Spain - A)
- Alternative Titles: Super náhradník (SK), Una chica en apuros (AR), L'homme c'est elle (CA), 球爱可人儿 (CN), Ella es el Chico (ES), She is the man (US)
- Production Companies: Lakeshore Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures, The Donners' Company
- Production Countries: United States of America
She's the Man - Plot
Viola Hastings is in a real jam. Complications threaten her scheme to pose as her twin brother, Sebastian, and take his place at a new boarding school. She falls in love with her handsome roommate, Duke, who loves beautiful Olivia, who has fallen for Sebastian! As if that were not enough, Viola's twin returns from London ahead of schedule but has no idea that his sister has already replaced him on campus.
She's the Man - Trailer
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She's the Man - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Andy Fickman
Main Cast
- Amanda Bynes
- Channing Tatum
- Laura Ramsey
- Vinnie Jones
- David Cross
- Julie Hagerty
- Robert Hoffman
- Alexandra Breckenridge
- Jonathan Sadowski
- Amanda Crew
Writers
- Ewan Leslie
- Karen McCullah
- Kirsten Smith
Producers
- Lauren Shuler Donner
- Ewan Leslie
She's the Man - FAQs
Is She's the Man based on a true story?
She's the Man isn't based on a true story — it's actually a loose, modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night. The film transplants the play's gender-swapping mistaken-identity plot into a contemporary American boarding school setting, swapping Elizabethan theatre for soccer fields and teen drama.
What is She's the Man about?
Viola Hastings disguises herself as her twin brother Sebastian to play soccer at his elite boarding school. Things spiral hilariously out of control when she falls for her roommate Duke, who pines for Olivia, who in turn has a crush on “Sebastian.” It's a charming, chaotic comedy of mistaken identities.
Who are the main actors in She's the Man?
Amanda Bynes leads the cast as the disguise-wearing Viola, with Channing Tatum playing her love interest Duke. Laura Ramsey appears as Olivia, the girl caught in the middle, while Vinnie Jones, David Cross, and Julie Hagerty round out a fun supporting ensemble.
Does She's the Man have a happy ending?
Yes, She's the Man wraps up with a satisfying, feel-good ending. Viola's true identity is revealed at the big soccer match, untangling the web of romantic confusion. Duke discovers he's been falling for Viola all along, and the two finally get together — much to everyone's delight.
Where can you stream She's the Man?
You can stream She's the Man on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and fuboTV. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free options include YouTube Free and Kanopy.
What is the age rating for She's the Man?
She's the Man carries a PG-13 rating in the United States, making it suitable for teens and older viewers. The rating reflects some mild language, comedic situations involving cross-dressing, and light romantic content. It's a broadly family-friendly comedy with nothing particularly intense.
What Shakespeare play inspired She's the Man?
She's the Man is inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, one of his most beloved comedies. The film borrows the play's core premise — a woman disguising herself as a man and causing romantic chaos — and reimagines it as a teen sports comedy set at a modern American boarding school.
What are some movies similar to She's the Man?
If you enjoyed She's the Man, you'll likely love Freaky Friday (2003) and Charlie Bartlett (2008) for their similarly playful identity-swap energy. The Wedding Banquet (1993) also explores gender and identity with great warmth. For more recent teen comedies, Prom Pact (2023) and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2023) are worth a watch.
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