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The Dressmaker

1988·Movie
1h 32min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · background watch · drop-in friendly

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World War II

In England during World War II, a repressed dressmaker and her sister struggle looking after their 17-year-old niece, who is having a delusional affair with an American soldier.
World War II EnglandRepressed EmotionsDysfunctional FamilyComing-of-AgePsychological DramaSmall TownHistorical DramaCharacter-Driven

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Where can I stream The Dressmaker?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Dressmaker worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Dressmaker good for date night?

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Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Dressmaker?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Dressmaker use?

Crouching Moron, Hidden BadassThe Power of Hate1-Dimensional ThinkingLuke, I Am Your FatherLet the Past BurnMood WhiplashShe Cleans Up NicelyDrowning My SorrowsMr. FanserviceNever Trust a TrailerGorgeous Period DressSouthern Gothic Satanand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass, The Power of Hate, and 1-Dimensional Thinking.