Movies like Some Like It Hot

While more modern and arguably more provocative, White Chicks has two male FBI agents disguising themselves as women, akin to Some Like It Hot. The humor here thrives on the situational absurdity and the physical comedy of the transformation.

In Mrs. Doubtfire, Robin Williams disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper to spend time with his children. The film's mix of humor, heart, and cross-dressing hijinks make it a natural follow-up for those who enjoyed Some Like It Hot.

Though not based on cross-dressing, Hairspray deals with transformation and social issues through comedy and music, much like Some Like It Hot. The movie's energetic dance numbers and message of acceptance make it resonate with similar themes.

The Birdcage stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple who put on a straight façade to impress their son's conservative in-laws. The high-energy farcical elements and hilarious misunderstandings may remind viewers of Some Like It Hot's zany charm.

The movie Tootsie features a comedic gender-bending scenario much like Some Like It Hot. It's about an actor who, in order to find work, dresses as a woman, leading to a series of misadventures and romantic entanglements. The clever script and Dustin Hoffman's central performance ensure that Tootsie remains a comedy classic.

In The Nutty Professor, Eddie Murphy undergoes a radical physical transformation, not unlike the protagonists of Some Like It Hot. The comedic exploration of identity and the hijinks that ensue will appeal to those who appreciate classic physical comedy.

Big Momma's House features Martin Lawrence as an FBI agent who goes undercover as a large, elderly woman. The movie offers the same sort of outrageous disguise-based humor and mistaken identity scenarios that make Some Like It Hot so beloved.

Set in 1930s Paris, Victor/Victoria involves a woman pretending to be a man who performs as a female impersonator. The musical comedy explores themes of gender and sexuality, and the misunderstandings that arise from the lead's pretense create a humorous effect akin to Some Like It Hot.