Release: 2004-06-23
Runtime: 1h 49m (109 minutes)
Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socialites to the Hamptons--but when the girls are disfigured in a car accident, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from black men into rich white women.
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Genres: Comedy, Crime
Cast: Maitland Ward, Evangeline Lilly, Jennifer Carpenter, more
Maitland Ward
as Brittany Wilson
Evangeline Lilly
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Jennifer Carpenter
as Lisa
Terry Crews
as Latrell Spencer
Anne Dudek
as Tiffany Wilson
Marlon Wayans
as Marcus Copeland
Lochlyn Munro
as Agent Jake Harper
Jaime King
as Heather Vandergeld
John Reardon
as Heath
Frankie Faison
as Elliott Gordon
John Heard
as Warren Vandergeld
Rochelle Aytes
as Denise Porter
Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socialites to the Hamptons--but when the girls are disfigured in a car accident, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from black men into rich white women.
They're going deep undercover.
White Chicks, released on 23 June 2004, is a comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. The film features a screenplay co-written by Wayans along with his brothers, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, and it stars the Wayans as FBI agents who go undercover as two wealthy white women to thwart a kidnapping plot.
The story unfolds in New York City, where agents Marcus Anthony II and Kevin Copeland botch a drug bust. Their boss, Chief Elliott Gordon, gives them a chance to redeem themselves by protecting two heiresses, Brittany and Tiffany Wilson. When the sisters suffer minor injuries, they decide they cannot appear in public. To solve the problem, Marcus and Kevin disguise themselves as the sisters using makeup and prosthetics.
While pretending to be the Wilson sisters, Marcus and Kevin engage with the sisters' friends and rivals, leading to humorous situations. Meanwhile, they also attract the attention of pro football player Latrell Spencer and news reporter Denise Porter. As they navigate a series of comedic incidents, they become embroiled in the kidnapping plot and uncover a family scandal related to their new identities.
Despite its initial negative reception from critics, White Chicks has gained a cult following over the years, grossing over $113 million against a budget of $37 million. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2004 and opened at number two at the box office. It was heavily criticized at the time, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a low approval rating. However, audiences generally enjoyed the film, awarding it a "B+" grade on CinemaScore.
Some prominent critics, like Roger Ebert, called the film dreary, while others found moments of humor that made it worthwhile. The character of Latrell Spencer, played by Terry Crews, became particularly memorable due to his performance of the song "A Thousand Miles" during a humorous scene.
Following the film's release, there have been discussions about potential sequels. In March 2018, a sequel was confirmed to be in development, and Crews affirmed this in June 2019, sparking excitement among fans. Despite mixed reviews and initial criticism, White Chicks has left a lasting impact on pop culture, cementing its status as a comedy classic.
