The Dressmaker (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2015, The Dressmaker is a comedy, drama and western film directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, running about 118 minutes. “Revenge is back in fashion” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Dressmaker stars Kate Winslet as Myrtle "Tilly" Dunnage, Caroline Goodall as Elsbeth Beaumont, Liam Hemsworth as Teddy McSwiney and Judy Davis as Molly Dunnage, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Dressmaker has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $25M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dressmaker page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dressmaker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Dressmaker (2015)?
In US, The Dressmaker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Dressmaker worth watching?
The Dressmaker holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker stars Kate Winslet, Caroline Goodall, Liam Hemsworth, Judy Davis and Hayley Magnus.
When was The Dressmaker released?
The Dressmaker was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.