The Dresser(2015)
The Dresser Synopsis
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.
The Dresser (2015) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Eyre, released on October 31, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson and Vanessa Kirby. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Eyre
- Writers:
- Ronald Harwood
- Producers:
- Suzan Harrison
- Cinematographer:
- Ben Smithard
- Composer:
- Stephen Warbeck
- Production:
- BBC, Playground Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Dresser (2015) Trailer
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The Dresser Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian McKellen
as Norman
Anthony Hopkins
as Sir
Emily Watson
as Her Ladyship
Vanessa Kirby
as Irene
Sarah Lancashire
as Madge
Edward Fox
as Thornton
Tom Brooke
as Oxenby/Edmond
Matthew Cottle
as Albany
Ian Conningham
as Kent
Helen Bradbury
as Regan
Key crew
Directed by Richard Eyre, written by Ronald Harwood, produced by Suzan Harrison.
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The Dresser Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 92 ratings.
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The Dresser – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dresser online?
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The Dresser (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dresser?
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The main cast of The Dresser (2015) includes Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby and Sarah Lancashire. The film was directed by Richard Eyre. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dresser released?
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The Dresser was released on October 31, 2015 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Dresser worth watching?
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The Dresser (2015) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dresser?
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Yes. The official The Dresser trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.