Movies like Soul Man

In Tootsie, an unsuccessful actor disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap. Like Soul Man, Tootsie plays with themes of identity and transformation while delivering laughs and an engaging storyline.

Mrs. Doubtfire centers around a divorced actor who dresses up as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Audiences who enjoyed the transformation and heartfelt humor in Soul Man may find this family comedy endearing.

White Chicks features two African American FBI agents who go undercover as white women, tackling issues of race and gender with a comedic tone. It resonates with Soul Man's approach to disguise and social themes served with a side of humor.

Trading Places is a classic comedy where a snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires. Fans of Soul Man's social commentary mixed with humor will likely appreciate this movie's similar satirical take on class and race.

Coming to America portrays a wealthy African prince who travels to Queens, New York, and goes under cover to find a woman he can marry for love, rather than one arranged by his father. Like Soul Man, it's a comedy that delves into issues of identity and culture while providing a good amount of laughs.

The Nutty Professor stars Eddie Murphy as an overweight and overlooked professor who invents a formula that transforms him into a slim and smooth-talking alter ego. Fans of Soul Man's themes of identity and self-discovery wrapped in humor will be drawn to this film.

Just One of the Guys is about a teenage girl who disguises herself as a boy to get a story for a journalism competition. This film shares with Soul Man the comedic exploration of gender roles and stereotypes.

Big Momma's House is a comedy that involves an FBI agent who takes on a hefty disguise as an elderly woman to protect a witness in a major case. Similar to Soul Man, this film combines undercover antics with comedic elements.