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The Dressmaker

  • 20152015
  • RR
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
59K
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ComedyDrama

A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
59K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,255
200
  • Director
    • Jocelyn Moorhouse
  • Writers
    • Rosalie Ham(based on the novel by)
    • Jocelyn Moorhouse
    • P.J. Hogan
  • Stars
    • Kate Winslet
    • Judy Davis
    • Liam Hemsworth
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jocelyn Moorhouse
  • Writers
    • Rosalie Ham(based on the novel by)
    • Jocelyn Moorhouse
    • P.J. Hogan
  • Stars
    • Kate Winslet
    • Judy Davis
    • Liam Hemsworth
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 204User reviews
    • 151Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 41 nominations

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    Shane Bourne, Sacha Horler, and Alison Whyte in The Dressmaker (2015)
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    Kate Winslet in The Dressmaker (2015)
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    Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet
    • Tilly Dunnageas Tilly Dunnage
    Judy Davis
    Judy Davis
    • Molly Dunnageas Molly Dunnage
    Liam Hemsworth
    Liam Hemsworth
    • Teddy McSwineyas Teddy McSwiney
    Hugo Weaving
    Hugo Weaving
    • Sergeant Farratas Sergeant Farrat
    Julia Blake
    Julia Blake
    • Irma Almanacas Irma Almanac
    Shane Bourne
    Shane Bourne
    • Evan Pettymanas Evan Pettyman
    Kerry Fox
    Kerry Fox
    • Beulah Harridieneas Beulah Harridiene
    Rebecca Gibney
    Rebecca Gibney
    • Muriel Prattas Muriel Pratt
    Caroline Goodall
    Caroline Goodall
    • Elsbeth Beaumontas Elsbeth Beaumont
    Gyton Grantley
    Gyton Grantley
    • Barney McSwineyas Barney McSwiney
    Tracy Harvey
    • Lois Pickettas Lois Pickett
    Sacha Horler
    Sacha Horler
    • Una Pleasanceas Una Pleasance
    Shane Jacobson
    Shane Jacobson
    • Alvin Prattas Alvin Pratt
    Geneviève Lemon
    • Mae McSwineyas Mae McSwiney
    James Mackay
    James Mackay
    • William Beaumontas William Beaumont
    Hayley Magnus
    Hayley Magnus
    • Prudence Harrideneas Prudence Harridene
    Simon Maiden
    Simon Maiden
    • Photographeras Photographer
    Terry Norris
    Terry Norris
    • Septimusas Septimus
    • Director
      • Jocelyn Moorhouse
    • Writers
      • Rosalie Ham(based on the novel by)
      • Jocelyn Moorhouse
      • P.J. Hogan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Based on Rosalie Ham's best selling novel, The Dressmaker is the story of femme fatale Tilly Dunnage who returns to her small home town in the country to right the wrongs of the past. A stylish drama with comic undertones about love, revenge and haute couture. —Sue Maslin
    f ratedaustraliacostume designerhaute couturefemme fatale307 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A film about love, revenge and haute couture.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for brief language and a scene of violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kate Winslet and Judy Davis had a hard time keeping a straight face while filming the scene where Liam Hemsworth strips off to get a measurement.
    • Goofs
      When Tilly bribes Sgt. Farrat with the feather boa in front of the petrol bowser, it can be clearly seen to read "cents per gallon". In 1951 dollars and cents were still 15 years in the future. It should have read shillings and pence per gallon.
    • Quotes

      Myrtle 'Tilly' Dunnage: Take your clothes off

      Molly Dunnage: A murderer... and a lesbian...

    • Crazy credits
      Windmill squeak is heard at the end of the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Kate Winslet/Michael Fassbender/Julie Walters/50 Cent/Ellie Goulding (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Meet Me with Your Black Dress On
      Written by Jimmy Nelson (as Nelson) and Jules Bihari (as Bihari)
      Produced & Recorded by Shane O'Mara featuring Chris Wilson

    User reviews204

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant
    This movie was a great surprise. I figured it would be just a feel good "cute" romcom. Boy was I wrong. Yes it had the RomCom moments, but it had a very deep dark underlying river of a very good story. The ever Stunning Kate Winslet was top of her game in this film. She was stunning, beautiful, witty, charming, and just plain Bad ass. She worked it like no ones business. Her character was coming back for not only revenge but for peace in her own skin. Perfectly casted and perfectly executed. Liam Helmsworth....just plain delicious. Best of all was the ever FAB-U-LOUS Hugo Weaving back in the skirt again. He is just perfect in this film. With a taste of Priscilla Queen of the Desert it just doesn't get any better than Hugo. I see how this movie received standing ovations at film awards. It's worthy of it and more. Brilliant.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 2015 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Embankment Films (United Kingdom)
      • Film Art Media (Australia)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El poder de la moda
    • Filming locations
      • Horsham, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Screen Australia
      • Ingenious Senior Film Fund
      • Film Art Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • A$17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,022,115
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $185,165
      • Sep 25, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,003,426
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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