The Dollmaker
1984, English. Directed by Daniel Petrie.
During World War II, hard-luck farmer Colvis Nevels leaves his rural Kentucky home to take a factory job in bustling Detroit. Reluctantly accompanying Colvis is his long-suffering wife, Gertie, a talented woodcarver set in her traditional ways. When the perils of city life and Colvis' reckless squandering of money send the Nevels into precarious financial straits, Gertie starts a business making hand-carved dolls in order to provide for her family.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 13 May 1984
- Country
- United States of America
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The Dollmaker runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
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The Dollmaker is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Dollmaker isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Dollmaker?
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Who directed The Dollmaker?
The Dollmaker (1984) was directed by Daniel Petrie and stars Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer.