She's the Man

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She's the Man

PG-13

2006

1h 45m

Romance

Comedy

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Romantic complications ensue when a student poses as her twin brother and replaces him at his boarding school.

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Critics Consensus

Shakespeare's wit gets lost in translation with She's the Man's broad slapstick, predictable jokes, and unconvincing plotline.

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Gabe Dunn

Autostraddle

05/06/2024

It’s a very solid, very funny teen comedy.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

12/18/2006

A comedy that lacks both the verbal sophistication of its source and the sexual sophistication of its target audience.

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Neil Smith

BBC.com

04/11/2006

3/5

Bynes tackles her part with gusto, while Tatum underplays his to striking effect.

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Gissane Sophia

Lady Geeks Media

1d

She’s the Man is as close to perfect as a teen comedy gets. Hilarious, sharp, and led by an exceptional performance from Amanda Bynes, it’s one of the few movies that gets better with time.

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Rachel Wagner

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07/14/2023

Amanda Bynes is an underrated comic actress and so is this movie

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

04/15/2021

She's the Man may exaggerate in many departments, including toxic masculinity, but the film expertly looks at gender roles long before the world caught on.

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Beanz T

@paige2011 Feb 16

Sweet movie, Channing Tatum portrayed the character of Duke very well. I thought it was clever that Viola dumped her boyfriend at the beginning due to him being -as some say- "old fashioned." This movie was very much ahead of its time. My one complaint -not enough shirtless Channing Tatum. Overall, great movie!!!

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Esteban C

@RT03454761 Jan 2

amanda bynes in an early 2000s teen romcom, what else can i ask for??! it was fun, it had immaculate vibes and one of the most powerful messages ever! i think every man should watch this movie at least one, specially the super masculine/sport loving/high testosterone idiots! it fucking entertained me from beginning to end, made me want to watch it all over again and just warmed my heart to the fullest. a cult classic this is <3

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 5

She’s the Man starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum is a delightfully funny and clever teen comedy that expertly leans into the classic cross-dressing trope. Amanda Bynes delivers a standout performance as Viola, who disguises herself as her brother Sebastian to play soccer, and her comedic timing is impeccable. Channing Tatum complements her perfectly, with their on-screen chemistry creating genuine laughs and heartwarming moments. The director does a solid job of developing the ensemble cast, ensuring each character feels distinct and contributes to the story’s humor and charm. The screenplay isn’t flawless—it has predictable moments and occasional pacing issues—but it balances witty dialogue, physical comedy, and heartfelt beats effectively. The gender-bending element is handled lightly and amusingly, echoing films like Mrs. Doubtfire without feeling outdated or uncomfortable. Overall, the film is entertaining, rewatchable, and succeeds as a smart, lighthearted teen comedy.

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Emma K.

@moviewatcher317 Nov 13

The most wonderful movie to ever be published

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Hannah L

@RT58033821 Oct 26

Love this movie. It’s so much fun! Acting is decent enough and the story will keep you smiling throughout!

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Jeremy S.

@JJSTEVENS Aug 16

Not funny and the premise is that Amanda Bynes turns into a man to play soccer. Everyone in this movie believes her but there’s no Adam’s Apple.

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Synopsis

Romantic complications ensue when a student poses as her twin brother and replaces him at his boarding school.

Director: Andy Fickman
Producer: Lauren Shuler Donner, Ewan Leslie
Screenwriter: Ewan Leslie, Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks SKG, Lakeshore Entertainment, Donners' Company
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Material)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 17, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $33.7M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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