White Chicks (2004)
The Wayans brothers go deep undercover as socialites in this outrageous buddy-cop comedy that became a cult classic.
White Chicks - Movie Information
- Original Title: White Chicks
- Release Year: 2004
- Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Crime
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 49m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 23, 2004 (Netherlands - 12), June 23, 2004 (United States - PG-13), October 13, 2004 (United Kingdom - 12), October 6, 2004 (Germany - 6), October 20, 2004 (France - U), November 12, 2004 (Brazil - 12), December 3, 2004 (Italy), October 15, 2004 (Spain), November 17, 2004 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: בחורות לבנות (IL), Беле рибе (RS), Dos rubias de pelo en pecho (ES), As Branquelas (BR), Kvite ryper (NO), دافهای سفیدپوست (IR), WHiTE CHiCKS (US)
- Production Companies: Revolution Studios, Wayans Bros. Entertainment, Gone North Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
White Chicks - Plot
Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socialites to the Hamptons--but when the girls are disfigured in a car accident, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from black men into rich white women.
White Chicks - Trailer
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White Chicks - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Keenen Ivory Wayans
Main Cast
- Shawn Wayans
- Marlon Wayans
- Frankie Faison
- Terry Crews
- Faune Chambers Watkins
- Rochelle Aytes
- John Heard
- Lochlyn Munro
- Busy Philipps
- Jennifer Carpenter
Writers
- Xavier Cook
- Michael Anthony Snowden
- Marlon Wayans
- Shawn Wayans
- Andrew McElfresh
Producers
- Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Marlon Wayans
- Shawn Wayans
- Rick Alvarez
- Lee R. Mayes
White Chicks - FAQs
Where can you stream White Chicks online?
White Chicks is available to stream on Starz and Philo. It can also be streamed via the Starz Apple TV Channel. For those who prefer to own or rent, the film is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free options include Kanopy and Hoopla.
Is White Chicks based on a true story?
No, White Chicks is not based on a true story. It is an entirely fictional comedy conceived by the Wayans family. The screenplay was written by Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, and collaborators, drawing on buddy-cop and disguise comedy traditions rather than any real-life events.
Who are the main actors in White Chicks?
White Chicks stars Shawn Wayans as Kevin Copeland and Marlon Wayans as Marcus Copeland, the two FBI brothers who go undercover. The supporting cast includes Terry Crews, Frankie Faison, John Heard, Lochlyn Munro, Busy Philipps, Jennifer Carpenter, Rochelle Aytes, and Faune Chambers Watkins.
What is White Chicks about?
White Chicks follows FBI agents Marcus and Kevin Copeland, who botch a drug bust and face dismissal. To save their careers, they agree to escort socialite sisters to the Hamptons. When the sisters are injured in a car accident, the brothers disguise themselves as the women to complete the mission.
Why is White Chicks still so popular today?
White Chicks has become a cult comedy classic, largely fueled by memorable scenes, quotable lines, and Terry Crews's breakout comedic performance. Its enduring popularity surged further through social media and meme culture, introducing the film to younger generations who rediscovered it long after its 2004 theatrical release.
What is the age rating for White Chicks?
White Chicks is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 13 without parental guidance. The rating reflects crude humor, sexual references, and some language. International ratings vary: it received a 12 certificate in the Netherlands and UK, and a 6 rating in Germany.
How long is White Chicks?
White Chicks has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes (109 minutes). The film was directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans and released theatrically in the United States on June 23, 2004, by Revolution Studios and Wayans Bros. Entertainment.
How much money did White Chicks make at the box office?
White Chicks earned approximately $113.1 million worldwide at the box office against a production budget of $37 million, making it a solid commercial success. The film's strong returns demonstrated the Wayans family's proven ability to deliver crowd-pleasing comedy that resonates with broad mainstream audiences.
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