Tootsie (1982)
A struggling actor's witty gender-bending role leads to unexpected romance and satirical self-discovery.
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.
How intense is Tootsie?
Tootsie has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated PG.
What Tootsie feels like
- Tone
- satiricalromanticfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate night
Where to stream Tootsie
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Tootsie for you?
Is Tootsie scary?
No. Tootsie is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Tootsie gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Tootsie sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Tootsie OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Tootsie?
Tootsie runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Tootsie?
Tootsie is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Tootsie have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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