The Boy in the Dress
Synopsis
Dennis feels different - an ordinary boy in an ordinary house in an ordinary street, playing football with his mates and living with his dad and brother, but frustrated by the boring grey world he inhabits. Life has never really been the same since his mum left. However, transformation can happen in the most unexpected places. Aided by Lisa, the coolest girl in school, Dennis creates a whole new persona and puts it to the ultimate test - but can a boy wear a dress, and what will the headmaster, his dad and his friends on the football team think if they find out?
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The Boy in the Dress: Trailer - BBC One Christmas 2014Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-04
Top Cast
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Billy Kennedy
Dennis Sims
Jennifer Saunders
Miss Windsor
Tim McInnerny
Mr Hawthorn
Meera Syal
Jaspreet
Steve Speirs
Peter Sims
David Walliams
Referee
James Buckley
Mr. Norris
Kate Moss
Kate Moss
Felicity Montagu
Miss Price
Temi Orelaja
Lisa
Aaron Chawla
Darvesh
Rosheen Hinze
Cherise
Oliver Barry-Brook
John
Emma Cooke
Mum
Harish Patel
Raj
Sonny Ashbourne Serkis
Gareth
Alex Thomas
St. Kenneth's Pupil
Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Lipsey
- Screenplay & Story
- David Walliams, Andy Riley, Kevin Cecil
- Original Score
- Anne Dudley
- Original Title
- The Boy in the Dress
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Lipsey
David Walliams, Andy Riley, Kevin Cecil
Anne Dudley
Andy Hollis
Department Leadership Roster
David Walliams
Writer
Matt Lipsey
Director
Andy Hollis
Director of Photography
Anne Dudley
Original Music Composer
Andy Riley
Writer
Kevin Cecil
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy in the Dress
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What is The Boy in the Dress about?
Dennis feels different - an ordinary boy in an ordinary house in an ordinary street, playing football with his mates and living with his dad and brother, but frustrated by the boring grey world he inhabits. Life has never really been the same since his mum left. However, transformation can happen in the most unexpected places. Aided by Lisa, the coolest girl in school, Dennis creates a whole new persona and puts it to the ultimate test - but can a boy wear a dress, and what will the headmaster, his dad and his friends on the football team think if they find out?
Who directed The Boy in the Dress?
The Boy in the Dress was directed by Matt Lipsey.
Who stars in The Boy in the Dress?
The principal cast of The Boy in the Dress includes Billy Kennedy, Jennifer Saunders, Tim McInnerny, Meera Syal, Steve Speirs.
When was The Boy in the Dress released and how long is it?
The Boy in the Dress was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy in the Dress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy in the Dress was composed by Anne Dudley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy in the Dress?
The Boy in the Dress holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).