Tootsie_
OSCAR WINNER
"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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Tootsie earned $177.2M worldwide on a $21.0M budget — a 744% return on investment.
Year context
Tootsie was released 44 years ago in 1982.
CAST (20)
Dustin Hoffman
Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
Jessica Lange
Julie Nichols
Teri Garr
Sandy Lester
Dabney Coleman
Ron Carlisle
Charles Durning
Les Nichols
Bill Murray
Jeff Slater
Sydney Pollack
George Fields
George Gaynes
John Van Horn
Geena Davis
April
Doris Belack
Rita
Ellen Foley
Jacqui
PG
Peter Gatto
Rick
Lynne Thigpen
Jo
RL
Ronald L. Schwary
Phil Weintraub
Debra Mooney
Mrs. Mallory
AL
Amy Lawrence
Amy
KS
Kenny Sinclair
Boy
Susan Merson
Page
RD
Robert D. Wilson
Stage Hand
JC
James Carruthers
Middle-Aged Man
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$21.0M
Budget
$177.2M
Revenue
+744%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
AWARDS (4)
G
BAFTA Award for Best Makeup and Hair
1984
WON
B
Silver nugget for the best foreign film
1983
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
1983
WON
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (1,886 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$21,000,000
Box Office
$177,200,000
Profit
+$156,200,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tootsie 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.
How long is Tootsie?
Tootsie has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who directed Tootsie?
Tootsie was directed by Sydney Pollack.
Who stars in Tootsie?
The cast of Tootsie includes Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning.
How much did Tootsie make at the box office?
Tootsie earned $177,200,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $21,000,000.
What is the rating of Tootsie?
Tootsie has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 1,886 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance
KEYWORDS (14)
infidelity
new york city
love
friends
feminist
cross dressing
agent
reputation
serenade
apology
live television
witty
sarcastic
clever social commentary