Question 1

What age is Tootsie appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Tootsie (1982) best from about age 11. An out-of-work actor adopts a female alter ego, Dorothy Michaels, to land a role on a soap opera. His performance makes him an unlikely feminist icon, but his deception leads to a complicated romantic tangle.

Question 2

What is Tootsie rated?

Accepted Answer

Tootsie (1982) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Tootsie?

Accepted Answer

Infidelity and romantic complications; Some light innuendo. Violence is none to speak of, language is mild, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Tootsie?

Accepted Answer

Empathy and understanding others; Challenging gender stereotypes; Finding your true self.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Tootsie?

Accepted Answer

How perceptions change when you walk in someone else's shoes; The importance of honesty in relationships; How societal expectations can limit opportunities.

Question 6

Where can I watch Tootsie?

Accepted Answer

Tootsie (1982) is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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