She's the Man 2006

In the midst of a high school soccer season, Viola Hastings (Amanda Bynes) - an athletic powerhouse with a passion for the game - finds herself facing an unprecedented challenge when her beloved Cornwall High School decides to disband its girls’ team. As a talented and driven individual who’s confident in her abilities, Viola is dismayed by this arbitrary decision, which not only threatens her own opportunities but also those of her peers.

In response, Viola takes matters into her own hands and secures a spot on the boys’ soccer team at Illyria High School, Cornwall’s arch-rival. Her initial attempt to join the team is met with resistance from the misogynistic coach Pistonek (Robert Torti), who dismisses her aspirations out of hand. Undeterred, Viola turns her attention to Illyria, where she concocts a plan to disguise herself as her twin brother Sebastian, who’s supposed to start at the school but has opted instead to attend a music festival in London with his band.

To facilitate this deception, Viola must don the persona of “Sebastian” and convince everyone - including her parents, Daphne (Julie Hagerty) and Roger (John Pyper-Ferguson), both of whom are divorced - that her brother is staying behind. This ruse is further complicated by Sebastian’s recent expulsion from Cornwall due to his truancy.

As Viola navigates this dual identity, she encounters Duke Orsino (Channing Tatum), a charming striker on the Illyria soccer team, who becomes her roommate and unwitting participant in her masquerade. Meanwhile, Viola’s stylist friend Paul (Jonathan Sadowski) and her girlfriends, Kia (Amanda Crew) and Yvonne (Jessica Lucas), help her transform into “Sebastian” - a quirky and awkward alter ego that struggles to find its footing on the soccer field.

Throughout this journey, Viola faces numerous obstacles as she tries to balance her dual identities and maintain her relationships with her friends and family. Her deception is put to the test when Monique (Alex Breckenridge), Sebastian’s girlfriend, arrives on the scene, forcing “Sebastian” to flee and leaving Viola’s carefully constructed facade in jeopardy. As she navigates this complex web of lies and half-truths, Viola must confront her own insecurities and learn to find her place in a world that often seems determined to keep her from achieving her goals.

As the intricate web of relationships continues to unfold, Olivia (Laura Ramsey), Sebastian’s lab partner, finds herself smitten with the charismatic young man. However, Duke, who harbors his own secret crush on Olivia, is left feeling frustrated and helpless as Sebastian effortlessly charms her. In an effort to curry favor with his friend, Duke agrees to put in extra hours of soccer practice alongside Sebastian, a decision that ultimately pays off when Coach Dinklage promotes Sebastian to first string.

Meanwhile, Sebastian’s own romantic woes come flooding back as he remembers the Junior League carnival, a family obligation that requires him to masquerade as both himself and his sister Viola. With his mother and Monique on high alert for any signs of deception, Sebastian must navigate this precarious balancing act while also helping Duke overcome his awkwardness around girls.

As the Junior League carnival gets underway, Sebastian’s dual identities lead to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected reunions. Duke, still reeling from his missed opportunity with Olivia at the kissing booth, finds himself face-to-face with Viola, who takes him by surprise with her bold and captivating charm. The sparks fly as they exchange their first kiss, only to be interrupted by Viola’s ex-boyfriend Justin, setting off a chain reaction of events that will leave both Duke and Sebastian reeling.

Sebastian’s well-intentioned advice for Duke to pursue Viola is met with resistance, as Duke remains smitten with Olivia. Despite Sebastian’s reminders to prioritize Viola, Duke agrees to go on a date with the object of his affections, leaving Sebastian to wonder if he’ll ever find love. The drama reaches new heights when Olivia, encouraged by Viola, decides to take matters into her own hands and confronts Sebastian about her true feelings.

As tensions come to a head, Monique and Olivia engage in a fiery confrontation that brings the simmering emotions to a boiling point. In the midst of this chaos, Duke must confront his own feelings and make a choice between two very different women who have captured his heart.

The plot thickens when Sebastian’s sudden return from London, a day ahead of schedule, sets off a chain reaction of confusion and deception. The real Sebastian had left Monique a cryptic message about his whereabouts in London, leaving her to wonder if the imposter masquerading as him was actually someone else entirely.

Meanwhile, Olivia’s exuberant greeting upon Sebastian’s return only serves to further fuel Duke’s suspicions, leading him to believe that his roommate has betrayed him. The ensuing argument culminates with “Sebastian” being unceremoniously kicked out of Illyria, leaving the door open for Viola to take his place on the field.

However, just as the real Sebastian is about to make his debut, he finds himself thrust into an unexpected role - literally taking his sister’s spot in the highly anticipated game against Cornwall. Principal Gold (David Cross), privy to Viola’s secret identity thanks to Monique and Malcolm’s whispers, intervenes, revealing the truth to the crowd: Sebastian is actually a male. The real Sebastian confirms this by exposing himself in all his masculine glory.

At halftime, Viola explains the situation to her brother, and they decide to switch places once more. As the game resumes, Viola’s determination proves contagious, inspiring Duke to make a crucial pass that sets her up for a triumphant goal - scored with aplomb, no less. The coach, impressed by Illyria’s newfound inclusivity, sternly rebukes his counterpart from Cornwall for their discriminatory ways.

As the victorious team celebrates their hard-won victory, tensions simmer beneath the surface. Duke is wounded by Viola’s deception, but she extends an olive branch in the form of a debutante ball invitation. The two meet in a serene garden setting before making their grand entrance on stage - and sharing a tender kiss. Fast-forward to the following year, and it’s clear that Viola and Duke have not only mended fences but have also become an unstoppable force on Illyria’s soccer team, solidifying their positions as first-string players.