The Dress (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, The Dress is a comedy and drama film directed by Alex van Warmerdam, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a summer dress and those who have to do with it, especially the train conductor (played by van Warmerdam, the director). The dress functions as catalyst for the whimsical events, which turns out to be either tragic or hilarious.
Who’s in it. The Dress stars Henri Garcin as Van Tilt, Ingeborg Elzevier as Mrs. Van Tilt, Khaldoun Elmecky as Cremer and Margo Dames as Stewardess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Dress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dress (1996)?
- In US, The Dress is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dress worth watching?
- The Dress holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dress?
- The Dress stars Henri Garcin, Ingeborg Elzevier, Khaldoun Elmecky, Margo Dames and Frans Vorstman.
- When was The Dress released?
- The Dress was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.