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The Boy in the Dress

2014Movie1 h 2 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Dennis feels different - an ordinary boy in an ordinary house in an ordinary street, playing football with his mates and living with his dad and brother, but frustrated by the boring grey world he inhabits. Life has never really been the same since his mum left. However, transformation can happen in the most unexpected places. Aided by Lisa, the coolest girl in school, Dennis creates a whole new persona and puts it to the ultimate test - but can a boy wear a dress, and what will the headmaster, his dad and his friends on the football team think if they find out?

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Cross-dressing
  • British Humor
  • Acceptance and Identity
  • Family Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Children's Literature Adaptation

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Matt Lipsey
Music by
Anne Dudley

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Facts

December 26, 2014 · 1 h 2 min · Drama, Family, Comedy, TV Movie

Released
December 26, 2014
Runtime
1 h 2 min
Genres
Drama, Family, Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Boy in the Dress?"

Questions about The Boy in the Dress

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Boy in the Dress?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Boy in the Dress worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Boy in the Dress okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Boy in the Dress make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Boy in the Dress?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.