# Tootsie (1982)

> An unemployed New York actor finds career success by living publicly as a woman, only to discover that the disguise transforms his relationships and understanding of gender.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4753

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Sydney Pollack
- Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, Sydney Pollack, George Gaynes
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084805/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, satirical, lazy sunday, date night

## Synopsis

A hilarious journey of self-discovery and mistaken identities unfolds in the heart of New York City.

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