The Dressmaker (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated 12 • 2015 • 1h 58m
The Dressmaker is a dark Australian comedy set in the 1950s, following couturier Tilly Dunnage as she returns to the isolated town of Dungatar to reconcile with her mother and confront her traumatic past. Parents should be aware of significant mature content, including scenes of sexual assault and non-consensual sexual activity. The film also features intense themes of bullying, revenge, and death, alongside occasional strong language… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Dressmaker appropriate for kids?
The Dressmaker is a dark Australian comedy set in the 1950s, following couturier Tilly Dunnage as she returns to the isolated town of Dungatar to reconcile with her mother and confront her traumatic past. Parents should be aware of significant mature content, including scenes of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Dressmaker
What happens in The Dressmaker, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:20 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:35 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Dressmaker
The film contains sexual situations, including an act of sexual assault involving a sedated victim. There are also scenes of sexual tension, occasional crude innuendo, and references to past sexual relationships.
Violence and gore in The Dressmaker
Violence is moderate and includes a character breaking his neck in a fatal accident, a woman slicing a man's Achilles tendons, and a death by drowning. Bullying and physical abuse are also present in flashback sequences.
Language in The Dressmaker
Strong language is used throughout the film, including two clear uses of the 'f-word' and recurring derogatory insults directed at the protagonist.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Dressmaker
The film features characters consuming alcohol and illicit substances, including a notable scene where characters unknowingly eat hashish-laced brownies.
Mature themes in The Dressmaker
Mature themes include revenge, social exclusion, the trauma of false accusations, and the mental decline of an elderly parent. The narrative deals heavily with the consequences of long-held secrets and societal prejudice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Dressmaker appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Dressmaker is best for ages 17+. It's rated 12. The Dressmaker is a dark Australian comedy set in the 1950s, following couturier Tilly Dunnage as she returns to the isolated town of Dungatar to reconcile with her mother and confront her traumatic past. Parents should…
What age rating does The Dressmaker have?
The Dressmaker is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Dressmaker about?
The Dressmaker is a dark Australian comedy set in the 1950s, following couturier Tilly Dunnage as she returns to the isolated town of Dungatar to reconcile with her mother and confront her traumatic past. Parents should be aware of significant mature content, including scenes of sexual assault and non-consensual…
Is there sex or nudity in The Dressmaker?
The film contains sexual situations, including an act of sexual assault involving a sedated victim. There are also scenes of sexual tension, occasional crude innuendo, and references to past sexual relationships.
How violent is The Dressmaker?
Violence is moderate and includes a character breaking his neck in a fatal accident, a woman slicing a man's Achilles tendons, and a death by drowning. Bullying and physical abuse are also present in flashback sequences.
Is the language in The Dressmaker appropriate for kids?
Strong language is used throughout the film, including two clear uses of the 'f-word' and recurring derogatory insults directed at the protagonist.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Dressmaker?
The film features characters consuming alcohol and illicit substances, including a notable scene where characters unknowingly eat hashish-laced brownies.
What mature themes appear in The Dressmaker?
Mature themes include revenge, social exclusion, the trauma of false accusations, and the mental decline of an elderly parent. The narrative deals heavily with the consequences of long-held secrets and societal prejudice.
How long is The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker runs 118 minutes, directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, released in 2015.
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