The Dressmaker
Seen it?2015 | 118 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$26 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 292K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse
- Kate WinsletMyrtle "Tilly" Dunnage
- Liam HemsworthTeddy McSwiney
- Caroline GoodallElsbeth Beaumont
- Judy DavisMolly Dunnage
- Hayley MagnusPrudence
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- Sarah SnookGertrude "Trudy" Pratt
- Kerry FoxBeulah Harridiene
- Shane JacobsonAlvin Pratt
- Rebecca GibneyMuriel Pratt