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The Dresser

  • TV Movie
  • 20152015
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.2K
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Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen in The Dresser (2015)
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  • Comedy
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A drama, based on a successful play, about an aging actor (Sir Anthony Hopkins) and his personal assistant (Sir Ian McKellen).A drama, based on a successful play, about an aging actor (Sir Anthony Hopkins) and his personal assistant (Sir Ian McKellen).A drama, based on a successful play, about an aging actor (Sir Anthony Hopkins) and his personal assistant (Sir Ian McKellen).
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Eyre
  • Writers
    • Richard Eyre(adapted by)
    • Ronald Harwood(based on the play by)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Ian McKellen
    • Emily Watson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Eyre
  • Writers
    • Richard Eyre(adapted by)
    • Ronald Harwood(based on the play by)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Ian McKellen
    • Emily Watson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos2

    The Dresser
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    Photos6

    Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen in The Dresser (2015)
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    Anthony Hopkins and Vanessa Kirby in The Dresser (2015)
    Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen in The Dresser (2015)
    Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen in The Dresser (2015)

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    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Sir
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Norman
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Her Ladyship
    Sarah Lancashire
    Sarah Lancashire
    • Madge
    Edward Fox
    Edward Fox
    • Thornton
    Vanessa Kirby
    Vanessa Kirby
    • Irene
    Tom Brooke
    Tom Brooke
    • Oxenby
    Ian Conningham
    Ian Conningham
    • Kent
    John Ashton
    • Gloucester
    Helen Bradbury
    Helen Bradbury
    • Regan
    Annalisa Rossi
    • Goneril
    Carl Sanderson
    • Cornwall
    Matthew Cottle
    Matthew Cottle
    • Albany
    Martin Chamberlain
    • Gentleman
    Isabelle Estelle Corbusier
      Marina Hayter
      • Audience Member
      • (uncredited)
      Janette Sharpe
      • Audience Member
      • (uncredited)
      Amanda Smith
      • Audience Member
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Richard Eyre
      • Writers
        • Richard Eyre(adapted by)
        • Ronald Harwood(based on the play by)
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      • Trivia
        Edward Fox appeared in The Dresser (1983). In the earlier version, Fox played Oxenby, while in this movie, Fox played Thornton.
      • Connections
        Featured in BAFTA Televsion Awards 2016 (2016)
      • Soundtracks
        Fanfare
        Composed and Performed by Randy Dunn

      User reviews15

      Review
      Top review
      9/10
      Mis-genred
      I have concerns for the individual that marked this feature as a comedy. I assume they either did not watch it or could seek the benefit of time with a mental health professional.

      Aside from the wrong genre being attributed, this is a film worthy of an evening. A cast of actors that never disappoint, and certainly did not as they presented a story that may difficult to watch for anyone that has experienced a loved one decline.
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      Details

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      • Release date
        • May 30, 2016 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United Kingdom
      • Official site
        • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Påklädaren
      • Filming locations
        • Hackney Empire Theatre, Hackney, London, England, UK
      • Production companies
        • Playground Entertainment
        • Sonia Friedman Productions
        • Altus Media
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 45 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Stereo
      • Aspect ratio
        • 16:9 HD

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