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Tootsie

PG19821h 56mSydney Pollack
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 88
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"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.

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InfidelityNew York CityLoveFriendsFeministCross DressingAgentReputationSerenadeApology

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tootsie (1982) 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 stars in Tootsie?

Tootsie stars Dustin Hoffman (Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels), Jessica Lange (Julie Nichols), Teri Garr (Sandy Lester), Dabney Coleman (Ron Carlisle), Charles Durning (Les Nichols). The film was directed by Sydney Pollack.

How long is Tootsie?

Tootsie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated PG.

Is Tootsie worth watching?

Tootsie holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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