The Boy in the Dress
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
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| Australia | Stan | — |
About The Boy in the Dress
The Boy in the Dress is a 2014 English-language drama, family and comedy film directed by Matt Lipsey. The cast is led by Billy Kennedy, Jennifer Saunders, Tim McInnerny. It has a runtime of 1h 2m.
The Boy in the Dress was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 26, 2014, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Matt Lipsey
- Writers
- David Walliams, Andy Riley, Kevin Cecil
- Release date
- December 26, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
The Boy in the Dress cast & crew
The Boy in the Dress was directed by Matt Lipsey and written by David Walliams, Andy Riley, and Kevin Cecil.
The cast features Billy Kennedy as Dennis Sims, Jennifer Saunders as Miss Windsor, Tim McInnerny as Mr Hawthorn, Meera Syal as Jaspreet, Steve Speirs as Peter Sims, and David Walliams as Referee.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Anne Dudley and cinematography is by Andy Hollis.
Is The Boy in the Dress worth watching?
At 1h 2m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, family, and comedy, The Boy in the Dress is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Boy in the Dress
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
The Boy in the Dress — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boy in the Dress in United States?
The Boy in the Dress is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Boy in the Dress in?
The Boy in the Dress is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boy in the Dress?
The Boy in the Dress runs 1 hours 2 minutes (62 minutes).
▸What is The Boy in the Dress rated?
The Boy in the Dress is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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