White Chicks

Two undercover FBI brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, mess up a drug bust and face losing their jobs. Given one last chance, they are assigned to escort two wealthy socialites to the Hamptons. When the real sisters are badly injured in a crash and refuse to travel, the desperate agents take an extreme approach: they disguise themselves as the women, using makeup, wigs, and prosthetics to pass as rich white socialites. The film follows the brothers as they juggle maintaining the ruse, dealing with suspicious friends and bodyguards, and keeping their personal lives intact while trying to complete the assignment without getting caught.

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans and released in 2004, the movie was created by Andrew McElfresh, Marlon Wayans, and Xavier Cook. The Wayans brothers headline the cast, with Shawn and Marlon Wayans playing the dual roles that drive the comic premise, supported by Frankie Faison, Terry Crews, and Faune Chambers Watkins.

Upon release the film drew large audiences and proved commercially successful, turning into one of the better-known studio comedies of the early 2000s. Its box office appeal helped cement the Wayans brand in mainstream comedy despite mixed critical reaction.

The movie left a lasting mark on pop culture, inspiring memes, Halloween costumes, and repeated references in sketch comedy and social media. Its outrageous visual transformations and over-the-top moments are often quoted or imitated, and the image of the two brothers in full white-society garb has become a recognizable comedic touchstone.

Critics were divided, with some enjoying the broad physical humor and the leads' chemistry, while others criticized the film for relying on stereotypes and crude jokes. Audiences have been more favorable, reflected in a solid user vote average of about 6.9 out of 10. The film raises questions about identity, class satire, and race in comedy, even as it prioritizes laughs and outrageous set pieces over subtlety.