The Dressmaker

The Dressmaker

Revenge is back in fashion.

Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse

Produced by White Hot Productions, Screen Australia

2015118 min7.0 / 10

A darkly comedic revenge tragedy set in 1950s rural Australia, where a talented dressmaker's homecoming unravels buried secrets and transforms both her town and herself.

In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.

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  • Is The Dressmaker one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 87% of films.

  • Is The Dressmaker sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Dressmaker easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Dressmaker violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Dressmaker end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Dressmaker scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Dressmaker

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Dressmaker

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Dressmaker, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Dressmaker, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Dressmaker, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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