Tomboy (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1985, Tomboy is a comedy and romance film directed by Herb Freed, running about 91 minutes. “It's not just a man's world anymore.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A budding female race-car driver finally meets her racing idol and unbelievably they fall in love...a love that's quickly put to the test when, having received the chance to show her racing talents, the two find themselves in a race for a multi-million dollar sponsorship contract.
Who’s in it. Tomboy stars Betsy Russell as Tomboy, Gerard Christopher as Randy Starr, Richard Erdman as Chester and Philip Sterling as Earl Delarue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Tomboy has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tomboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tomboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tomboy (1985)?
- In US, Tomboy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tomboy worth watching?
- Tomboy holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tomboy?
- Tomboy stars Betsy Russell, Gerard Christopher, Richard Erdman, Philip Sterling and Eric Douglas.
- When was Tomboy released?
- Tomboy was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.