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When theatrical mastermind Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) finds himself blacklisted by just about every producer in the acting business, he decides to thwart the entertainment industry by disguising himself as an older woman and auditioning for a daytime soap opera. Dorsey arrives for the audition in a dress and makeup. .. Read more

Starring	Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman
Director	Sydney Pollack
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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- As with Genevieve and Whisky Galore, an unlikely comedy subject makes an instant classic. It's all in the handling.
- 31255
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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- - 7
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  Dustin Hoffman's greatest performance
  
  'Tootsie', funnily enough, is a film with balls. The idea of an out-of-work actor becoming a woman in order to revive his career may seem completely ... read more »
  
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  - Lionel Laurent
  - London
  - 06 Aug 2004 at 16:15
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- - 0
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  ladies man
  
  This comedy is clever in the fact that, not only is it very funny, but it is thought provoking too. Dustin Hoffman does a superb job of playing the typical guy... read more »
  
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- - daisymaisy
  - 51 reviews
  - Tonbridge
  - 28 Aug 2011 at 21:49
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  An acting masterpiece!
  
  If there is one thing i do not find remotely funny is men dressing as women in real life or in movies, even in a comedy context.
  
  But this is ... read more »
  
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- - JuiceOfLife
  - 27 reviews
  - 28 Jun 2011 at 10:24
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  never tire of watching
  
  Absolutely a timeless classic film...never ceases to make me not smile...Mr Hoffman is fantastic...Miss Lange is gorgeous : ) x x x
  
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- - Sheoz
  - 5 reviews
  - 20 Apr 2011 at 01:58
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  Tootsie
  
  An amusing film. Dustin Hoffman is such a good actor.
  
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- - Miriam
  - Ealing, London
  - 05 Dec 2010 at 21:34
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  Really enjoyed this film
  
  Really enjoyed this film. Great acting and very funny. Didn't think I was going to enjoy Hoffman in this kind of role but he was extremely good.
  
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  - Reading
  - 28 Nov 2010 at 16:20
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  Hoffman in drag
  
  If like me you enjoyed Mrs.Doubtfire you'll probably like this too.
  
  The story may not be so slick, but Dustin Hoffman carries you with him.read more »
  
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- 924720
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  - Downstairs
  - 6 reviews
  - Upstairs
  - 18 Sep 2010 at 23:23
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  A must see again and again
  
  I had forgotten what a wonderful film this was having not seen it for many years. Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal of his character was very sympathetic and ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 28 Apr 2010 at 14:52
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  Still great
  
  Been a long time since I saw this film and I had forgotten most of it - but how great! Hoffman was fantastic in his role and at the time it was released, quite ... read more »
  
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  - Newmarket
  - 24 Jan 2010 at 22:41
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  Tootsie
  
  This film may not be new, but it retains an entertainment value that perhaps will never fade. I haven't seen it for yonks, but found myself laughing as if ... read more »
  
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  - Jammyhouse
  - 123 reviews
  - Wakefield
  - 16 Oct 2009 at 11:40
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  Toot toot for Tootsie
  
  People have been going on about this film for years so I thought I'm going to see what all the fuss is about. Well, now I know. Dustin Hoffman is ... read more »
  
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- - gizmaam
  - 14 reviews
  - Essex
  - 08 Oct 2009 at 09:14
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- - 7
  - 0
  Dustin Hoffman's greatest performance
  
  'Tootsie', funnily enough, is a film with balls. The idea of an out-of-work actor becoming a woman in order to revive his career may seem completely ... read more »
  
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- 13804
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  - Lionel Laurent
  - London
  - 06 Aug 2004 at 16:15
- - 2
  - 0
  All time classic
  
  Great film. This film ages reasonably well. Not a hilarious film, but a good chuckle and some great moments in it. Well worth watching. Hofmann as Tootsie is ... read more »
  
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  - Kent
  - 25 Feb 2005 at 23:32
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  Ever seen the movie ...
  
  Ever seen the movie Mrs Doubtfire? Most people have. This film is in a similar mould. Pretty much the same story only..........better.
  
  See if you ... read more »
  
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- - PATRICK#37
  - MANCHESTER
  - 02 Apr 2004 at 17:07
- - 1
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  Really enjoyed this film
  
  Really enjoyed this film. Great acting and very funny. Didn't think I was going to enjoy Hoffman in this kind of role but he was extremely good.
  
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  - Reading
  - 28 Nov 2010 at 16:20
- - 1
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  Tootsie
  
  An amusing film. Dustin Hoffman is such a good actor.
  
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- - Miriam
  - Ealing, London
  - 05 Dec 2010 at 21:34
- - 1
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  never tire of watching
  
  Absolutely a timeless classic film...never ceases to make me not smile...Mr Hoffman is fantastic...Miss Lange is gorgeous : ) x x x
  
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- 984438
- - Sheoz
  - 5 reviews
  - 20 Apr 2011 at 01:58
- - 0
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  Excellent Film
  
  This is a very funny film, about an out of work actor, desperate for a job. Hoffman pulls off Dorothy amazingly well and there is some very funny moments. A ... read more »
  
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- 2971
- - Alan Leggate
  - Scotland
  - 07 Mar 2004 at 15:36
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  Some of the romantic ...
  
  Some of the romantic scenes have aged badly and now look terrbily cheesy, but there's still enough hilarious scenes to make this a cross-dressing comedy ... read more »
  
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- 38082
- - loz#6
  - BRISTOL
  - 09 Jun 2004 at 16:15
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  2nd Funniest Film of All Time
  
  This film was voted second funniest film of all time in a poll about 2 years ago and I agree. He may not be very fetching as a women but the acting involved is ... read more »
  
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- - P K
  - Lancashire, England
  - 22 Feb 2005 at 19:42
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  Try looking at life from a diffrant angle
  
  Dustin Hoffman is Fantastic in and out of the dress. A must see!
  
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- 89298
- - Ronnee
  - Brighton
  - 06 Apr 2005 at 16:42

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  When theatrical mastermind Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) finds himself blacklisted by just about every producer in the acting business, he decides to thwart the entertainment industry by disguising himself as an older woman and auditioning for a daytime soap opera. Dorsey arrives for the audition ...