The Dresser
1983, English. Directed by Peter Yates.
What happens backstage is always true drama. And often pure comedy.
In a touring Shakespearean theater group, a backstage hand - the dresser - is devoted to the brilliant but tyrannical head of the company. He struggles to support the deteriorating star as the company struggles to carry on during the London Blitz. The pathos of his backstage efforts rival the pathos in the story of Lear and the Fool that is being presented on-stage, as the situation comes to a crisis.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Dresser
The Dresser isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ronald Harwood
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What The Dresser is based on
The Dresser is based on The Dresser by Ronald Harwood.
The Dresser
By Ronald Harwood
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The Dresser: quick answers
Is The Dresser worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dresser?
The Dresser runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Dresser have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dresser. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dresser parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dresser is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Dresser on?
The Dresser isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dresser?
If you liked The Dresser, try The Dresser, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, The Boys in the Band.
Who directed The Dresser?
The Dresser (1983) was directed by Peter Yates and stars Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox.
What is The Dresser based on?
The Dresser is based on The Dresser by Ronald Harwood.