

Tootsie
“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.
Where to watch Tootsie in United States
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Where is Tootsie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Sony One Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon 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
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
Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels

Jessica Lange
Julie Nichols

Teri Garr
Sandy Lester

Dabney Coleman
Ron Carlisle

Charles Durning
Les Nichols

Bill Murray
Jeff Slater

Sydney Pollack
George Fields

George Gaynes
John Van Horn

Geena Davis
April

Doris Belack
Rita

Ellen Foley
Jacqui
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.











