Saving Private Tootsie (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 2002, Saving Private Tootsie is an action film directed by Kittikorn Liasirikun, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A local Thai flight crashes inside Burma in rebel held territory. Amongst the survivors are several gay men and transsexuals. The Thai Army is ordered by the Foreign Ministry to rescue them. One of their soldiers is a bit of a loose cannon and he hates homosexuals as his son is one. However he must do his duty despite his prejudice. The Shan rebels control the area. They capture the survivors but they manage to run away with the Thai rescue team. They are supposed to be picked up by helicopter but the Thai Foreign ministry changes their mind and refuses to allow the flight to take off. They have no choice but to trek through the jungle to reach the Salween river and cross with the Shan rebels in hot pursuit.
Who’s in it. Saving Private Tootsie stars Sorapong Chatree as Sgt. Rerng, Akara Amarttayakul as Capt. Sompong (as Puthichai Amatayakul), Ornnapa Krissadee as Som Ying and Thongthong Mokjok as Chicha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Saving Private Tootsie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saving Private Tootsie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saving Private Tootsie tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saving Private Tootsie (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saving Private Tootsie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saving Private Tootsie worth watching?
- Saving Private Tootsie holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saving Private Tootsie?
- Saving Private Tootsie stars Sorapong Chatree, Akara Amarttayakul, Ornnapa Krissadee, Thongthong Mokjok and Kowit Wattanakul.
- When was Saving Private Tootsie released?
- Saving Private Tootsie was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.
