Toothless (1997): Cast & Plot
Toothless is a 1997 fantasy comedy starring Kirstie Alley as Katherine Lewis, Daryl Mitchell and Ross Malinger. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mandeville Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Toothless About?
The premise of Toothless without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A whimsical, off‑kilter fairytale follows a recently deceased female dentist who finds herself stuck in limbo after a tragic accident. To earn her place in heaven, she is tasked with becoming the Tooth Fairy, navigating surreal challenges and learning about redemption along the way.
Toothless Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- tooth fairy
- dentist
- dentist office
- latex gloves
- patient
- overalls
- female protagonist
- title directed by female
- female dentist
- hit by a bicycle
- flashback
- black and white scene
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- afterlife
- fairy tale
Toothless Cast & Characters
Kirstie Alley leads the cast as Katherine Lewis, with Daryl Mitchell as Raul and Ross Malinger as Bobby Jameson.
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Kirstie Alley as Katherine Lewis - Daryl Mitchell as Raul
- Ross Malinger as Bobby Jameson
- Jake Richardson as Jeff
Also Starring in Toothless
· 22 more- Dale Midkiff Thomas Jameson
- Lynn Redgrave Rogers
- Eileen Brennan Joe #1
- Helen Slater Katherine's Mom
- Yeardley Smith Gatekeeper
- Melanie Mayron Mindy
- Kaley Cuoco Lori
- Joel Brooks Principal Norris
- Kimberly Scott Gwen
- Joel Swetow Joe #2
- Catlin Adams Carrie's Mom
- Jamie Renée Smith Young Katherine
- John P. Connolly Dr. Green
- Zack Duhame Kent
- Marcus Toji Trevor
- Patrick Kerr Mr. Wood
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- Gregory Hinton Tiny
- Thomas Crawford Cupid
- Arjay Smith Phil
- Lindze Letherman Molly
- Kathryn Zaremba Carrie
- Keaton Savage Little Boy
Toothless Plot Summary
What happens in Toothless from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Katherine Lewis, Kirstie Alley, a dentist who carried on her family’s legacy, is killed when a bike messenger’s path unexpectedly intersects with hers. She wakes in Limbo, a quiet, transitional space that sits between Heaven and Hell, and there she learns she must perform community service as a mythological being before she can ascend to Heaven. To fulfill this calling, she signs a contract to become the Tooth Fairy and begins training under a patient mentor named Raul, Daryl Mitchell.
Full summary
The whole story of Toothless, scene by scene
Toothless Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Toothless.
How Well Do You Know Toothless?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the dentist who is the film’s main character?
Cars in Toothless
5 cars on screen, including the 1991 BMW 5 E34 and the 1964 Ford Falcon Futura.
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1991 BMW 5 E34 Minor role -
1964 Ford Falcon Futura Minor role -
1994 SAAB 900 Minor role -
Volvo 850 Minor role
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Movies Like Toothless
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tooth Fairy, Return of the Tooth Fairy and Tooth Fairy.
Toothless FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Toothless, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Toothless?
Toothless runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Toothless released?
Toothless was released on October 5, 1997.
Who is in the cast of Toothless?
Toothless stars Kirstie Alley as Katherine Lewis, Daryl Mitchell as Raul and Ross Malinger as Bobby Jameson, among 26 credited actors.
Does Toothless have a post-credit scene?
No. Toothless has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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