The Dressmaker
2015, English. Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse.
Revenge is back in fashion.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,803 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Dressmaker
The Dressmaker is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jocelyn MoorhouseDirector
- Kate WinsletMyrtle "Tilly" Dunnage
- Liam HemsworthTeddy McSwiney
- Caroline GoodallElsbeth Beaumont
- Judy DavisMolly Dunnage
- Hayley MagnusPrudence
- Hugo WeavingSergeant Farrat
- Sarah SnookGertrude "Trudy" Pratt
- Kerry FoxBeulah Harridiene
- Shane JacobsonAlvin Pratt
- Rebecca GibneyMuriel Pratt
- James MackayWilliam Beaumont
- Gyton GrantleyBarney McSwiney
Details
- Released
- 29 October 2015
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jocelyn Moorhouse, P.J. Hogan
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $25M
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What The Dressmaker is based on
The Dressmaker is based on The Dressmaker, a 2008 novel by Rosalie Ham, published by Duffy & Snellgrove.
Novel · 2008
The Dressmaker
By Rosalie Ham
Published by Duffy & Snellgrove
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The Dressmaker: quick answers
Is The Dressmaker worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,803 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Dressmaker have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dressmaker. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dressmaker parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Dressmaker yet.
Which OTT platform is The Dressmaker on?
The Dressmaker is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dressmaker?
If you liked The Dressmaker, try Housekeeping, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Moxie.
Who directed The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker (2015) was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and stars Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Caroline Goodall.
What is The Dressmaker based on?
The Dressmaker is based on The Dressmaker, a 2008 novel by Rosalie Ham, published by Duffy & Snellgrove.