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Tomboy

1985Movie1 h 31 minR

ComedyRomance
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Rotten Tomatoes–32%
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Rotten Tomatoes–32%

Summary

A budding female race-car driver finally meets her racing idol and unbelievably they fall in love...a love that's quickly put to the test when, having received the chance to show her racing talents, the two find themselves in a race for a multi-million dollar sponsorship contract.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Herb Freed
Written by
Ben Zelig
Produced by
Marilyn Jacobs Tenser
Music by
Gregg Landaker, Donald O. Mitchell, Michael Lloyd

Everyone

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Facts

January 25, 1985 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
January 25, 1985
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$14 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Cosmetic Catastrophe, Free-Range Children, Puppy Love +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tomboy?"

Questions about Tomboy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tomboy worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4.8).

Is Tomboy good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Tomboy make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does Tomboy use?

Cosmetic CatastropheFree-Range ChildrenPuppy LoveBig Brother InstinctNose NuggetsButch LesbianMasculine–Feminine Gay CoupleBlindfolded TripKids Are CruelBerserk ButtonOutdoorsy GalTime Skipand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Cosmetic Catastrophe, Free-Range Children, and Puppy Love.