The Dressmaker
“Revenge is back in fashion.”
Synopsis
In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-12
Top Cast
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Kate Winslet
Myrtle "Tilly" Dunnage
Liam Hemsworth
Teddy McSwiney
Caroline Goodall
Elsbeth Beaumont
Judy Davis
Molly Dunnage
Hayley Magnus
Prudence
Hugo Weaving
Sergeant Farrat
Sarah Snook
Gertrude "Trudy" Pratt
Kerry Fox
Beulah Harridiene
Shane Jacobson
Alvin Pratt
Rebecca Gibney
Muriel Pratt
James Mackay
William Beaumont
Gyton Grantley
Barney McSwiney
Barry Otto
Percival Almanac
Sacha Horler
Una Pleasance
Julia Blake
Irma Almanac
Roy Barker
Doctor
Rory Potter
Stewart Pettyman
Alison Whyte
Marigold Pettyman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 6, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.1x
+$13.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jocelyn Moorhouse
- Screenplay & Story
- Jocelyn Moorhouse, P.J. Hogan
- Original Score
- David Hirschfelder
- Original Title
- The Dressmaker
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $11.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25M
- Production Studios
- White Hot Productions, Screen Australia, Film Art Media, Embankment Films, Ingenious Media, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Jocelyn Moorhouse, P.J. Hogan, Rosalie Ham
David Hirschfelder
Donald McAlpine
Jill Bilcock
Sue Maslin, P.J. Hogan
Department Leadership Roster
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Director
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Screenplay
Sue Maslin
Producer
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
David Booth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Marion Boyce
Costume Design
Margot Wilson
Costume Design
Roger Ford
Production Design
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
David Hirschfelder
Original Music Composer
P.J. Hogan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dressmaker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dressmaker about?
In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.
Who directed The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse.
Who stars in The Dressmaker?
The principal cast of The Dressmaker includes Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Caroline Goodall, Judy Davis, Hayley Magnus.
When was The Dressmaker released and how long is it?
The Dressmaker was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker had a reported production budget of $11.9M and grossed $25M at the worldwide box office (2.1 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Dressmaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dressmaker was composed by David Hirschfelder.
Is The Dressmaker based on a book or true story?
The Dressmaker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rosalie Ham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).