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The Dresser

Film · 2015

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Ronald Harwoodwriter
  2. Richard Eyredirector
  3. Sonia Friedmanexecutive producer
  4. Polly Hillexecutive producer
  5. Colin Callenderexecutive producer
  6. Paul Brettexecutive producer
  7. Tim Smithexecutive producer
  8. Lesley Walkereditor
  9. Theo Parkcasting director
  10. Ben Smithardcinematographer
  11. Stephen Warbeckcomposer
  12. Nina Goldcasting director
  13. Scott Landisproducer
  14. Suzan Harrisonproducer
  15. Donal Woodsproduction designer

On screen

  1. Vanessa Kirbylead actor
  2. Emily Watsonlead actor
  3. Ian McKellenlead actor
  4. Anthony Hopkinslead actor
  5. Helen Bradburysupporting actor
  6. Sarah Lancashiresupporting actor
  7. Matthew Cottlesupporting actor
  8. Ian Conninghamsupporting actor
  9. Tom Brookesupporting actor
  10. Edward Foxsupporting actor
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From the people who made The Dresser

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  2. The Other Man2008 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  3. The Children Act2018 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  4. Richard III1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Tideland2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. The King's Speech2010 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  7. All Creatures Great & Small2020 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  8. Burke & Hare2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Oliver Twist2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Dorian Gray2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. The Edge of Love2008 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  12. Iris2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Stage Beauty2004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Notes on a Scandal2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Wolf Hall2015 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  16. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Better Living Through Chemistry2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. SlipstreamAnthony Hopkins2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. Red DragonEmily WatsonAnthony Hopkins2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. The Theory of EverythingEmily WatsonNina Gold2014 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  4. BobbyAnthony Hopkins2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. The Wolverine: Path of a RoninIan McKellen2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. BeowulfAnthony HopkinsNina Gold2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  7. HamnetEmily WatsonNina Gold2025 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  8. Avengers: Secret WarsVanessa Kirby2027 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. The BountyAnthony HopkinsEdward Fox1984 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  10. The Two PopesAnthony HopkinsNina Gold2019 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  11. NeverwasIan McKellen2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. One LifeAnthony HopkinsNina Gold2023 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  13. The Water HorseEmily Watson2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Oranges and SunshineEmily Watson2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Punch-Drunk LoveEmily Watson2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. War HorseEmily Watson2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Kill CommandVanessa Kirby2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Night Always ComesVanessa Kirby2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. The Book ThiefEmily Watson2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. The CriticIan McKellenMatthew Cottle2024 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  21. The EdgeAnthony Hopkins1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Six Degrees of SeparationIan McKellen1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. The BoxerEmily Watson1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. NapoleonVanessa Kirby2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. Hilary and JackieEmily Watson1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Monster Family 2Emily Watson2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. WeinsteinEmily Watson2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Apt PupilIan McKellen1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. MagicAnthony Hopkins1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. EquilibriumEmily Watson2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Audrey RoseAnthony Hopkins1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. AsylumIan McKellen2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. HannibalAnthony Hopkins2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Monster FamilyEmily Watson2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Mr. JonesVanessa Kirby2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Wife & DogAnthony Hopkins2027 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. You Will Meet a Tall Dark StrangerAnthony Hopkins2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Fireflies in the GardenEmily Watson2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. ChernobylEmily WatsonNina Gold2019 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  40. Hearts in AtlantisAnthony Hopkins2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. The Silence of the LambsAnthony Hopkins1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Oliver TwistSarah LancashireEdward Fox2007 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  43. ViciousIan McKellen2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  44. The Road to WellvilleAnthony Hopkins1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Cold SoulsEmily Watson2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. ScandalIan McKellen1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. InstinctAnthony Hopkins1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Small Things Like TheseEmily Watson2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Great ExpectationsVanessa Kirby2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  50. HitchcockAnthony Hopkins2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for GollumIan McKellen2027 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Howards EndAnthony Hopkins1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. The Lion in WinterAnthony Hopkins1968 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & ShawVanessa Kirby2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. Miss PotterEmily Watson2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. The Frankenstein ChroniclesVanessa Kirby2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  57. The Remains of the DayAnthony Hopkins1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Angela's AshesEmily Watson1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Surviving PicassoAnthony Hopkins1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. BentIan McKellen1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  62. All Is TrueIan McKellen2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. TitusAnthony Hopkins1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. The VirtuosoAnthony Hopkins2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Legends of the FallAnthony Hopkins1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. X-Men: The Last StandIan McKellen2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. The Da Vinci CodeIan McKellen2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. SolaceAnthony Hopkins2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared