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The Dresser (2015): movie guide
The Dresser (2015) is a Drama, TV Movie running about 109 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 92 votes. Notable cast includes Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2015-10-31
- Runtime: 109 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2015-10-31
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What is The Dresser about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Dresser features Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby, Sarah Lancashire, Edward Fox. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2015-10-31. Runtime: 109 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (92 votes). Genres: Drama, TV Movie. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Dresser?
- The Dresser is listed as Drama, TV Movie on TMDB.
- How long is The Dresser?
- The Dresser runs about 109 minutes.
- Who stars in The Dresser?
- Cast highlights include Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby, Sarah Lancashire, Edward Fox.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Dresser?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
