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Tootsie

1982Movie1 h 56 minPG

ComedyRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic887.9Rotten Tomatoes91%81%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Gender-Bending Farce
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Witty & Clever
  • Endearing Characters
  • Social Commentary
  • Heartwarming
  • Iconic Performance
  • Feel-Good Cinema

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Sydney Pollack
Written by
Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal, Don McGuire
Produced by
Sydney Pollack, Dick Richards, Ronald L. Schwary
Music by
Dave Grusin

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Facts

December 17, 1982 · 1 h 56 min · PG

Released
December 17, 1982
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$21 million
Box office
$177 million
Available in
88 countries

Tropes

Informed Ability, The Prima Donna, Real Life Writes the Plot +9

  • Informed Ability
  • The Prima Donna
  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Good-Times Montage
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Continuously Crying Child
  • Love at First Sight
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Tears of Remorse
  • Forceful Kiss
  • Just Friends
  • Hospital Hottie

12 of 89 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Tootsie?"

Questions about Tootsie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tootsie?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, Tootsie streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Tootsie worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 88). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Tootsie okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Tootsie good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will Tootsie make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Was Tootsie a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$177 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $21 million to make and earned $177 million worldwide, 8.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Tootsie use?

Informed AbilityThe Prima DonnaReal Life Writes the PlotGood-Times MontageOh, Crap!Continuously Crying ChildLove at First SightStylistic SuckTears of RemorseForceful KissJust FriendsHospital Hottieand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 tropes for it, including Informed Ability, The Prima Donna, and Real Life Writes the Plot.