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She's the Man

She's the Man is a 2006 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Andy Fickman and loosely based on William Shakespeare’s *Twelfth Night*.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

She's the Man is a 2006 American teen romantic comedy loosely based on Shakespeare's *Twelfth Night*. It stars Amanda Bynes as a teenager who disguises herself as her twin brother to play on a boys' soccer team.

What it is

The film follows Viola Hastings after her school cuts the girls' soccer team. She impersonates her twin brother Sebastian at his boarding school to keep playing, leading to romantic confusion and mistaken identities. Directed by Andy Fickman, it runs 105 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Key details

The principal cast includes Amanda Bynes as Viola, Channing Tatum as Duke Orsino, Laura Ramsey as Olivia, Vinnie Jones as the coach, and Robert Hoffman as Justin. The film is a contemporary reworking of *Twelfth Night*, using themes of disguise and mistaken identity in a modern teen setting.

Why it matters

She's the Man remains a popular teen comedy for its gender-disguise plot and romantic comedy elements. It was released in Canada and has been widely available to Canadian audiences through home video and streaming platforms.

In short

  • Amanda Bynes plays Viola, who disguises herself as her twin brother to join a boys' soccer team.
  • The film is a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's *Twelfth Night*.
  • Channing Tatum co-stars as Duke, a teammate and love interest.
  • Released in 2006, it's a PG-13 teen romantic comedy.
Canadian angle

The film was released in Canada and has been widely available to Canadian audiences through home video and streaming platforms.

Quick questions

What is She's the Man about?
It follows a teenager who disguises herself as her twin brother to join a boys' soccer team after her school cuts the girls' team.
Is She's the Man based on Shakespeare?
Yes. It is a loose modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's *Twelfth Night*.
Who stars in She's the Man?
The film stars Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey, Vinnie Jones, and Robert Hoffman.

Sources

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454945/
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  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shes_the_man
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  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/shes-the-man
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  4. Apple TV — https://www.tv.apple.com/us/movie/shes-the-man/umc.cmc.1q51sppm2r8ugzyexrm0ge22b
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  5. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70044873
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