The Boy in the Dress (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, The Boy in the Dress is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Matt Lipsey, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Dennis feels different - an ordinary boy in an ordinary house in an ordinary street, playing football with his mates and living with his dad and brother, but frustrated by the boring grey world he inhabits. Life has never really been the same since his mum left. However, transformation can happen in the most unexpected places. Aided by Lisa, the coolest girl in the school, Dennis creates a whole new persona and puts it to the ultimate test - but can a boy wear a dress, and what will the headmaster, his dad and his friends on the football team think if they find out?
Who’s in it. The Boy in the Dress stars Billy Kennedy as Dennis Sims, Jennifer Saunders as Miss Windsor, Tim McInnerny as Mr Hawthorn and Meera Syal as Jaspreet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Boy in the Dress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Stan. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy in the Dress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy in the Dress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy in the Dress (2014)?
- In AU, The Boy in the Dress is available to stream on Stan. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy in the Dress worth watching?
- The Boy in the Dress holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy in the Dress?
- The Boy in the Dress stars Billy Kennedy, Jennifer Saunders, Tim McInnerny, Meera Syal and Steve Speirs.
- When was The Boy in the Dress released?
- The Boy in the Dress was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.