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The Boy in the Dress

The Boy in the Dress

2014TV Movie⏱️ 1h 3m
ComedyDramaFamily
6.4
IMDB Rating
1,062 votes

Dennis, a 12-year-old boy, enjoys football and fashion. The film shows the reactions of his family and friends to his eclectic activities.

Director
Matt Lipsey
Writers
David Walliams, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley
Stars
Billy Kennedy, Felicity Montagu, Tim McInnerny
Release Date
December 26, 2014
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Billy Kennedy
Billy Kennedy
as Dennis
Felicity Montagu
Felicity Montagu
as Miss Price
Tim McInnerny
Tim McInnerny
as Mr. Hawthorn
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Temi Orelaja
as Lisa
Jennifer Saunders
Jennifer Saunders
as Miss Windsor
Aaron Chawla
Aaron Chawla
as Darvesh
Meera Syal
Meera Syal
as Jaspreet
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Rosheen Hinze
as Cherise
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Oliver Barry-Brook
as John
Steve Speirs
Steve Speirs
as Peter

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Filming Location
Grey Court School Ham Street, Richmond, London, England, UK
Production
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), King Bert

🏷️ Keywords

adolescentboybrother brother relationshipdisguisefather son relationship

🎯 Categories

ComedyDramaFamily

⭐ Featured Review

WHO EVER HEARD OF A BOY IN A DRESS
by jackmayes-502042025-12-21
10/10

"I recently watched "The Boy In The Dress," and honestly, I was blown away. This film captured my heart in a way I didn't expect. The storyline, which revolves around a young boy named Dennis who dares to express himself through fashion, is both simple and deeply impactful. It touches on themes of identity, acceptance, and the importance of being true to oneself. The characters are so relatable and well-developed, especially Dennis. You really feel his struggle and triumph as he navigates the challenges of fitting in. The humor sprinkled throughout keeps the mood light, while st..."

💡 Did You Know?

In the novel Peter mentions Dennis not being allowed to watch "Small England or whatever it's called" this is a reference to David Williams other show Little Britain where he dresses up in women's clothes much like the novel.

📖 Synopsis

Dennis, a 12-year-old boy, enjoys football and fashion. The film shows the reactions of his family and friends to his eclectic activities.