She's The He by Siobhan McCarthy
Before graduation, Ethan and Alex pose as trans women in a last ditch effort to quell gay rumors. It's all a joke until Ethan realizes: she really is trans. The two must reckon with their changing friendship, coming out, and coming-of-age. She's The He is a tribute to the iconic, larger-than-life films of the aughts, but this time, queer characters are front and center. This film is meant to defang harmful rhetoric and show the humanity and joy of being trans.
Streaming/Award/Fest Info:
North American theatrical and VOD release - June 2026
Film Independent 2026 Spirit Awards Nominee for Breakthrough Performance (Misha Osherovich)
Jury Award & Audience Award at Newfest 2025, Jury Award at DeadCenter 2026, Audience Award at Refocus FilmScene Iowa 2025, and more
World Premiere at SXSW 2025; International Premeries at BFI London Film Festival 2025; FICValdivia 2025; Mardi Gras 2025; and more
North American Distribution: Obscured Pictures
Press:
NPR: This Pride month, teen flicks are recasting familiar tropes with a queer sensibility
New York Times: 'She's the He' Review: A Campy, Gender Swap Comedy
Roger Ebert: 'She's the He' Review
Them: 'She's the He' Is 'Booksmart' for Foul-Mouthed Trans People
THR: Trans Comedy ‘She’s the He’ Lands Release After Spirit Awards Nomination (Exclusive)
THR: ‘She’s the He’ Review: An Endearing Debut Takes on Coming Out While Coming of Age
Wonderland Magazine: Behind She's the He
Wonderland Magazine BFI London Teaser IG Exclusive
Variety: How Trans Coming-of-Age Comedy 'She's The He' Plays on Locker Room Hysteria
Variety: 21 Buzzy SXSW Premieres
Credits:
Director/Writer: Siobhan McCarthy
Producers: Vic Brandt, Halley Albert
Cast: Misha Osherovich, Nico Carney, Suzanne Cryer, Malia Pyles, Mark Indelicato, Tatiana Ringsby, Emmett Preciado, Aparna Nancherla,
Kyle Butenhoff, Emma Orr, Derrick Joseph DeBlasis, Olivia Cade