Tootsie (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1982, Tootsie is a comedy and romance film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 116 minutes. “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.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Tootsie stars Dustin Hoffman as Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels, Jessica Lange as Julie Nichols, Teri Garr as Sandy and Dabney Coleman as Ron Carlisle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Tootsie has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $177.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tootsie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tootsie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tootsie (1982)?
- In US, Tootsie is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tootsie worth watching?
- Tootsie holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tootsie?
- Tootsie stars Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman and Charles Durning.
- When was Tootsie released?
- Tootsie was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.