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Tootsie

1982·Movie·PG·116 min·7.2(1,928)

What do you get when you cross a hopelessly straight starving actor with a dynamite red sequined dress? You get America's hottest new actress.

When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego—Dorothy Michaels—in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.

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Where to watch Tootsie in United States

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Where is Tootsie streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaSony Pictures Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Zee5, Amazon Video
United KingdomNow TV CinemaApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaStarz Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilSony One Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Tootsie

Tootsie is a 1982 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Sydney Pollack. The cast is led by Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Tootsie was produced by Mirage Enterprises, Punch Productions, and Delphi Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $21 million, it went on to gross $177 million worldwide.

Director
Sydney Pollack
Writers
Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal, Don McGuire
Release date
December 17, 1982
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$21 million
Box office
$177 million
Production
Mirage Enterprises, Punch Productions, Delphi Films
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Tootsie cast & crew

Tootsie was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal, and Don McGuire.

The cast features Dustin Hoffman as Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels, Jessica Lange as Julie Nichols, Teri Garr as Sandy Lester, Dabney Coleman as Ron Carlisle, Charles Durning as Les Nichols, and Bill Murray as Jeff Slater.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by Owen Roizman, and it was produced by Sydney Pollack and Dick Richards.

Is Tootsie worth watching?

Tootsie holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,928 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Tootsie is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Tootsie

In United States, you can stream Tootsie on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Tootsie

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Julie Nichols

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Sandy Lester

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Ron Carlisle

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Les Nichols

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Jeff Slater

Sydney Pollack

Sydney Pollack

George Fields

George Gaynes

George Gaynes

John Van Horn

Geena Davis

Geena Davis

April

Doris Belack

Doris Belack

Rita

Ellen Foley

Ellen Foley

Jacqui

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Peter Gatto

Rick

Tootsie — FAQs

Where can I watch Tootsie in United States?

Tootsie is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is Tootsie on Netflix?

Yes — Tootsie is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Tootsie in?

Tootsie is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Tootsie?

Tootsie runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is Tootsie rated?

Tootsie is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 1,928 ratings.

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