List RulesVote up the best comedies in which a character is going through the world under an assumed identity.
This list contains information on the best comedy movies about people who are pretending to be someone else, ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best funny assumed identity films come in many forms. Some good assumed identity comedies are about sports while other good films about assumed identities are about going undercover. Many of the best movies about assumed identities star hilarious comedians.
What films will you find on this top assumed identities comedies list? Coming to America has to be near the top. Eddie Murphy is hilarious in this comedy about a royal prince who comes to the United States to find a bride that is not aware of his royal status. Arsenio Hall co-stars in the 1988 movie which was directed by John Landis. Mrs. Doubtfire is another funny movie about someone pretending to be someone else.
In Tootsie, Dustin Hoffman plays an actor who assumes a new identity – as a woman – in order to get more roles. Other funny assumed identity movies featured on this list include Sister Act, Big Momma's House, and Date Night. Do you have a favorite assumed identity comedy? Give the best movies a thumbs up and please add any good films we may have missed.
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357Coming to America
Eddie Murphy, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1988
Directed by: John Landis
Coming to America is a 1988 American comedy film directed by John Landis, and based on a story... more2
369The Parent Trap
Lindsay Lohan, Dennis QuaidReleased: 1998
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
The Parent Trap is a 1998 romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Nancy Meyers, and... more3
336Mulan
Eddie Murphy, Ming-Na WenReleased: 1998
Directed by: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook
Mulan is a 1998 American animated musical action-comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney... more4
4217Mrs. Doubtfire
Robin Williams, Pierce BrosnanReleased: 1993
Directed by: Chris Columbus, Chuck Jones
Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus, based on the... more5
33921 Jump Street
Johnny Depp, Channing TatumReleased: 2012
Directed by: Phil Lord, Chris Miller
21 Jump Street is a 2012 American action comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher... more6
31922 Jump Street
Channing Tatum, Anna FarisReleased: 2014
Directed by: Phil Lord, Chris Miller
22 Jump Street is a 2014 American action comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller,... more7
288Sister Act
Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie SmithReleased: 1992
Directed by: Emile Ardolino
Sister Act is a 1992 American musical comedy film directed by Emile Ardolino and written by... more8
266Miss Congeniality
Sandra Bullock, William ShatnerReleased: 2000
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Miss Congeniality is a 2000 comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, written by Marc Lawrence,... more9
268She's the Man
Amanda Bynes, Channing TatumReleased: 2006
Directed by: Andy Fickman
She's the Man is a 2006 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Fickman, inspired by... more10
248Tootsie
Bill Murray, Dustin HoffmanReleased: 1982
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Tootsie is a 1982 American comedy-drama film that tells the story of a talented but volatile... more11
226Dave
Kevin Kline, Sigourney WeaverReleased: 1993
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Dave is a 1993 American political comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. To avoid a potentially... more12
2310Some Like It Hot
Marilyn Monroe, Jack LemmonReleased: 1959
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Some Like It Hot is a 1959 American comedy film set in 1929, directed by Billy Wilder,... more13
2515White Chicks
Shawn Wayans, Marlon WayansReleased: 2004
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
White Chicks is a 2004 American comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. FBI agents Kevin... more14
176Weekend at Bernie's
Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan SilvermanReleased: 1989
Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Weekend at Bernie's is a dark comedy film written by Robert Klane and directed by Ted... more15
2416Aladdin
Robin Williams, Gilbert GottfriedReleased: 1992
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker
Aladdin is a 1992 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature... more16
2214Galaxy Quest
Sigourney Weaver, Alan RickmanReleased: 1999
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Galaxy Quest is a 1999 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Dean Parisot... more17
90Catch Me If You Can
Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprioReleased: 2002
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 American biographical crime drama film based on the life of... more18
135While You Were Sleeping
Sandra Bullock, Monica KeenaReleased: 1995
Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
While You Were Sleeping is a 1995 romantic comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub and written... more19
1812The Birdcage
Robin Williams, Gene HackmanReleased: 1996
Directed by: Mike Nichols
The Birdcage is a 1996 American comedy film directed by Mike Nichols, and a remake of the 1978... more20
126The Importance of Being Earnest
Reese Witherspoon, Judi DenchReleased: 2002
Directed by: Oliver Parker
The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2002 British-American romantic comedy-drama film directed... more21
149Working Girl
Alec Baldwin, Harrison FordReleased: 1988
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Working Girl is a 1988 romantic comedy-drama film written by Kevin Wade and directed by Mike... more22
138Big Momma's House
Paul Giamatti, Martin LawrenceReleased: 2000
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
Big Momma's House is a 2000 American comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell, written by Darryl... more23
115Maid in Manhattan
Jennifer Lopez, Ralph FiennesReleased: 2002
Directed by: Wayne Wang
Maid in Manhattan is a 2002 romantic comedy film directed by Wayne Wang about a hotel maid and... more24
1310Just One of the Guys
Sherilyn Fenn, William ZabkaReleased: 1985
Directed by: Lisa Gottlieb
Just One of the Guys is a 1985 comedy film, directed by Lisa Gottlieb. The film is marketed... more25
117Bowfinger
Robert Downey Jr., Eddie MurphyReleased: 1999
Directed by: Frank Oz
Bowfinger is a 1999 American comedy film directed by Frank Oz. It depicts a down-and-out... more