Tootsie
1982, English. Directed by Sydney Pollack.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 2,005 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tootsie
Tootsie is streaming on Sony Liv and Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sydney PollackDirector
- Dustin HoffmanMichael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
- Jessica LangeJulie Nichols
- Teri GarrSandy Lester
- Dabney ColemanRon Carlisle
- Charles DurningLes Nichols
- Bill MurrayJeff Slater
- Sydney PollackGeorge Fields
- George GaynesJohn Van Horn
- Geena DavisApril
- Doris BelackRita
- Ellen FoleyJacqui
- Peter GattoRick
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal, Don McGuire
- Budget
- $21M
- Box office
- $177M
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Tootsie: quick answers
Is Tootsie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 2,005 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tootsie?
Tootsie runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Tootsie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tootsie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tootsie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tootsie is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Tootsie on?
Tootsie is streaming on Sony Liv and Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tootsie?
If you liked Tootsie, try Romance & Cigarettes, Someone Great, Down with Love.
Who directed Tootsie?
Tootsie (1982) was directed by Sydney Pollack and stars Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr.