She’s the He

Siobhan McCarthy’s laugh-out-loud film is a much-needed subversion of gender-swap comedies featuring a cast of largely trans, non-binary and queer actors.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Siobhan McCarthy

  • With

    Misha Osherovich, Nico Carney, Suzanne Cryer

  • USA 2025. 82min

  • Courtesy of

    She’s the He LLC

  • Language

    English

Access information

Closed Captions (CC) via WatchWord smart glasses:
Tuesday 14 October 18:10

Intro / Q&A Live captioned:
Tuesday 14 October 18:10

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Introduction

It’s the final week of school and besties Alex and Ethan have come up with a plan to convince people that they’re not gay – pretending to come out as trans. As they commit to this hare-brained scheme, Ethan starts to realise that it might not be pretend after all. She’s the He is a proud middle finger to an age of transphobic panic.

Grace Barber-Plentie

Content warning

Contains homophobic attitudes and language.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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