The Dressmaker
1988, English. Directed by Jim O'Brien.
In England during World War II, a repressed dressmaker and her sister struggle looking after their 17-year-old niece, who is having a delusional affair with an American soldier.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 16 December 1988
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John McGrath
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What The Dressmaker is based on
The Dressmaker is based on The Dressmaker (1973) by Beryl Bainbridge, published by George Braziller.
1973
The Dressmaker
By Beryl Bainbridge
Published by George Braziller
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The Dressmaker runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Which OTT platform is The Dressmaker on?
The Dressmaker isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 December 1988. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dressmaker?
If you liked The Dressmaker, try The History of Love, Dear John, The Sound Barrier.
Who directed The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker (1988) was directed by Jim O'Brien and stars Joan Plowright, Billie Whitelaw, Pete Postlethwaite.
What is The Dressmaker based on?
The Dressmaker is based on The Dressmaker (1973) by Beryl Bainbridge, published by George Braziller.