The Dollmaker (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1984, The Dollmaker is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Dollmaker stars Etel Billig as Mrs. Bomarita, Phyllis Boyens as Mrs. Hull, Nikki Creswell as Cassie and Diane Dorsey as Irish Neighbor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Dollmaker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dollmaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dollmaker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dollmaker (1984)?
- In US, The Dollmaker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dollmaker worth watching?
- The Dollmaker holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dollmaker?
- The Dollmaker stars Etel Billig, Phyllis Boyens, Nikki Creswell, Diane Dorsey and Christine Ebersole.
- When was The Dollmaker released?
- The Dollmaker was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.