The Dresser (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2015, The Dresser is a drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Eyre, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. One fateful night in a small English regional theatre during World War II a troupe of touring actors stage a production of Shakespeares King Lear. Bombs are falling, sirens are wailing, the curtain is up in an hour but the actor/manager Sir who is playing Lear is nowhere to be seen. His dresser Norman must scramble to keep the production alive but will Sir turn up in time and if he does will he be able to perform that night? The Dresser is a wickedly funny and deeply moving story of friendship and loyalty as Sir reflects on his lifelong accomplishments and seeks to reconcile his turbulent friendships with those in his employ before the final curtain.
Who’s in it. The Dresser stars Ian McKellen as Norman, Anthony Hopkins as Sir, Emily Watson as Her Ladyship and Vanessa Kirby as Irene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Dresser has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dresser page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dresser tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dresser (2015)?
- In US, The Dresser is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Dresser worth watching?
- The Dresser holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dresser?
- The Dresser stars Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby and Sarah Lancashire.
- When was The Dresser released?
- The Dresser was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.