The Dresser
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.
Where to watch The Dresser in United States
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Where is The Dresser streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Dresser
The Dresser is a 2015 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Eyre. The cast is led by Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Dresser was produced by BBC and Playground Entertainment and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 31, 2015, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Writers
- Ronald Harwood
- Release date
- October 31, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC, Playground Entertainment
The Dresser cast & crew
The Dresser was directed by Richard Eyre and written by Ronald Harwood.
The cast features Ian McKellen as Norman, Anthony Hopkins as Sir, Emily Watson as Her Ladyship, Vanessa Kirby as Irene, Sarah Lancashire as Madge, and Edward Fox as Thornton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stephen Warbeck, cinematography is by Ben Smithard, and it was produced by Colin Callender and Paul Brett.
Is The Dresser worth watching?
The Dresser holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 89 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, The Dresser is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Dresser
In United States, you can stream The Dresser on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Dresser
Ian McKellen
Norman
Anthony Hopkins
Sir
Emily Watson
Her Ladyship
Vanessa Kirby
Irene
Sarah Lancashire
Madge
Edward Fox
Thornton
Tom Brooke
Oxenby/Edmond
Matthew Cottle
Albany
Ian Conningham
Kent
Helen Bradbury
Regan
The Dresser — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Dresser in United States?
The Dresser is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is The Dresser on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Dresser is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Dresser in?
The Dresser is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Dresser?
The Dresser runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Dresser rated?
The Dresser is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 89 ratings.
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