The Dressmaker (2015)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,022,115 | Details |
| International Box Office | $22,352,794 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $24,374,909 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $486,557 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $76,168 | |
| Total | $562,725 | |
| OpusData ID: 237720100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
A glamorous, worldly dressmaker returns to her small Australian hometown to seek the truth behind her notorious reputation. Tilly Dunnage, who cares for her eccentric mother, schemes with the local sergeant who has secrets of his own, and falls for local farmer Teddy. As she starts to unravel her scandalous past, she transforms the town’s women with her exquisite creations. Armed with only her sewing machine and haute couture style, Tilly shows she is a force to be reckoned with and that revenge never goes out of style.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $185,165 (9.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 8.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $11,900,000 (worldwide box office is 2.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 36 opening theaters/174 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,795,901 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 23rd, 2016 (Limited) by Broad Green Pictures |
| International Releases: | October 30th, 2015 (Wide) (Australia)
October 30th, 2015 (Wide), released as Dressmaker, The (New Zealand) November 4th, 2015 (Wide) (Philippines) November 6th, 2015 (Wide) (Turkey) November 20th, 2015 (Wide) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 27th, 2016 by Broad Green |
| MPA Rating: | R for brief language and a scene of violence. (Rating bulletin 2442 (Cert #50669), 9/14/2016) |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Australia |
| Plot point: | Agoraphobia, Country Mouse, City Mouse, Dysfunctional Family, Fashion, Romance, You Can't Go Home Again |
| Social setting: | Life in a Small Town |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Screen Australia, Ingenious Senior Film Fund, Embankment Films, Film Art Media , White Hot Productions, Film Victoria, Soundfirm, Motion Picture Lighting |
| Production Countries: | Australia |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2016 | 28 | $185,165 | 36 | $5,143 | $185,165 | 1 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 20 | $365,856 | +98% | 159 | $2,301 | $630,447 | 2 |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 24 | $237,369 | -35% | 174 | $1,364 | $1,040,670 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2016 | 26 | $177,207 | -25% | 146 | $1,214 | $1,350,930 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2016 | 33 | $121,417 | -31% | 103 | $1,179 | $1,567,560 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 44 | $68,807 | -43% | 75 | $917 | $1,715,078 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2016 | 41 | $57,503 | -16% | 45 | $1,278 | $1,820,222 | 7 |
| Nov 11, 2016 | 46 | $45,457 | -21% | 40 | $1,136 | $1,894,040 | 8 |
| Nov 18, 2016 | 44 | $35,311 | -22% | 38 | $929 | $1,955,154 | 9 |
| Nov 25, 2016 | 54 | $13,721 | -61% | 20 | $686 | $1,985,824 | 10 |
| Dec 2, 2016 | 62 | $6,455 | -53% | 16 | $403 | $2,007,980 | 11 |
| Dec 9, 2016 | 60 | $5,142 | -20% | 15 | $343 | $2,016,664 | 12 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | 76 | $883 | -83% | 6 | $147 | $2,021,399 | 13 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2016 | - | $50,000 | 36 | $1,389 | $50,000 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2016 | 29 | $264,591 | 36 | $7,350 | $264,591 | 1 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 19 | $538,710 | +104% | 159 | $3,388 | $803,301 | 2 |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 22 | $370,422 | -31% | 174 | $2,129 | $1,173,723 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2016 | 26 | $272,420 | -26% | 146 | $1,866 | $1,446,143 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2016 | 33 | $200,128 | -27% | 103 | $1,943 | $1,646,271 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 40 | $116,448 | -42% | 103 | $1,131 | $1,762,719 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2016 | 41 | $85,864 | -26% | 45 | $1,908 | $1,848,583 | 7 |
| Nov 11, 2016 | 45 | $71,260 | -17% | 40 | $1,782 | $1,919,843 | 8 |
| Nov 18, 2016 | 48 | $52,260 | -27% | 38 | $1,375 | $1,972,103 | 9 |
| Nov 25, 2016 | 49 | $29,422 | -44% | 20 | $1,471 | $2,001,525 | 10 |
| Dec 2, 2016 | 64 | $9,997 | -66% | 16 | $625 | $2,011,522 | 11 |
| Dec 9, 2016 | 61 | $8,994 | -10% | 15 | $600 | $2,020,516 | 12 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | 82 | $1,599 | -82% | 6 | $267 | $2,022,115 | 13 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 6/10/2016 | $67,800 | 54 | 54 | 68 | $102,356 | 11/29/2018 | |||
| Australia | 10/30/2015 | $2,258,574 | 384 | 384 | 3,117 | $13,222,837 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Brazil | 5/20/2016 | $64,328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $115,466 | 11/15/2018 | |||
| Finland | 4/15/2016 | $43,707 | 37 | 37 | 37 | $43,707 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Italy | 4/29/2016 | $810,797 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,893,582 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Oman | 3/17/2016 | $378 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $378 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Philippines | 11/4/2015 | $17,133 | 25 | 25 | 25 | $17,133 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 12/3/2015 | $43,271 | 19 | 19 | 66 | $168,237 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 8/5/2016 | $29,918 | 78 | 78 | 158 | $94,925 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 1/28/2016 | $17,174 | 6 | 6 | 16 | $44,470 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| South Korea | 2/11/2016 | $207,333 | 176 | 176 | 209 | $365,074 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 3/18/2016 | $268,143 | 124 | 124 | 531 | $1,215,730 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Taiwan | 1/8/2016 | $20,395 | 9 | 9 | 35 | $216,505 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Thailand | 1/7/2016 | $69,889 | 40 | 40 | 112 | $186,793 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Turkey | 11/6/2015 | $41,218 | 32 | 32 | 90 | $151,185 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 3/17/2016 | $21,766 | 4 | 4 | 9 | $58,740 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 11/20/2015 | $358,668 | 202 | 202 | 573 | $1,395,754 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Rest of World | $3,059,922 | |||||||||
| International Total | $22,352,794 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Kate Winslet | Tilly Dunnage | |
| Judy Davis | Molly Dunnage | |
| Liam Hemsworth | Teddy McSwiney |
Supporting
| Hugo Weaving | Sergeant Farrat | |
| Julia Blake | Irma Almanac | |
| Shane Bourne | Evan Pettyman | |
| Kerry Fox | Beulah Harridene | |
| Rebecca Gibney | Muriel Pratt | |
| Caroline Goodall | Elsbeth Beaumont | |
| Gyton Grantley | Barney McSwiney |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jocelyn Moorhouse | Director | |
| Jocelyn Moorhouse | Screenwriter | |
| P.J. Hogan | Screenwriter | |
| Rosalie Ham | Based on the novel “The Dressmaker” by | |
| Sue Maslin | Producer | |
| Gavin Poolman | Executive Producer | |
| Michael Shyjka | Executive Producer | |
| Tim Haslam | Executive Producer | |
| Hugo Grumbar | Executive Producer | |
| Ian Kirk | Executive Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
A glamorous, worldly dressmaker returns to her small Australian hometown to seek the truth behind her notorious reputation. Tilly Dunnage, who cares for her eccentric mother, schemes with the local sergeant who has secrets of his own, and falls for local farmer Teddy. As she starts to unravel her scandalous past, she transforms the town’s women with her exquisite creations. Armed with only her sewing machine and haute couture style, Tilly shows she is a force to be reckoned with and that revenge never goes out of style.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $185,165 (9.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 8.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $11,900,000 (worldwide box office is 2.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 36 opening theaters/174 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,795,901 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 23rd, 2016 (Limited) by Broad Green Pictures |
| International Releases: | October 30th, 2015 (Wide) (Australia)
October 30th, 2015 (Wide), released as Dressmaker, The (New Zealand) November 4th, 2015 (Wide) (Philippines) November 6th, 2015 (Wide) (Turkey) November 20th, 2015 (Wide) (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 27th, 2016 by Broad Green |
| MPA Rating: | R for brief language and a scene of violence. (Rating bulletin 2442 (Cert #50669), 9/14/2016) |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Australia |
| Plot point: | Agoraphobia, Country Mouse, City Mouse, Dysfunctional Family, Fashion, Romance, You Can't Go Home Again |
| Social setting: | Life in a Small Town |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Screen Australia, Ingenious Senior Film Fund, Embankment Films, Film Art Media , White Hot Productions, Film Victoria, Soundfirm, Motion Picture Lighting |
| Production Countries: | Australia |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2016 | 28 | $185,165 | 36 | $5,143 | $185,165 | 1 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 20 | $365,856 | +98% | 159 | $2,301 | $630,447 | 2 |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 24 | $237,369 | -35% | 174 | $1,364 | $1,040,670 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2016 | 26 | $177,207 | -25% | 146 | $1,214 | $1,350,930 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2016 | 33 | $121,417 | -31% | 103 | $1,179 | $1,567,560 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 44 | $68,807 | -43% | 75 | $917 | $1,715,078 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2016 | 41 | $57,503 | -16% | 45 | $1,278 | $1,820,222 | 7 |
| Nov 11, 2016 | 46 | $45,457 | -21% | 40 | $1,136 | $1,894,040 | 8 |
| Nov 18, 2016 | 44 | $35,311 | -22% | 38 | $929 | $1,955,154 | 9 |
| Nov 25, 2016 | 54 | $13,721 | -61% | 20 | $686 | $1,985,824 | 10 |
| Dec 2, 2016 | 62 | $6,455 | -53% | 16 | $403 | $2,007,980 | 11 |
| Dec 9, 2016 | 60 | $5,142 | -20% | 15 | $343 | $2,016,664 | 12 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | 76 | $883 | -83% | 6 | $147 | $2,021,399 | 13 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2016 | - | $50,000 | 36 | $1,389 | $50,000 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2016 | 29 | $264,591 | 36 | $7,350 | $264,591 | 1 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 19 | $538,710 | +104% | 159 | $3,388 | $803,301 | 2 |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 22 | $370,422 | -31% | 174 | $2,129 | $1,173,723 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2016 | 26 | $272,420 | -26% | 146 | $1,866 | $1,446,143 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2016 | 33 | $200,128 | -27% | 103 | $1,943 | $1,646,271 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 40 | $116,448 | -42% | 103 | $1,131 | $1,762,719 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2016 | 41 | $85,864 | -26% | 45 | $1,908 | $1,848,583 | 7 |
| Nov 11, 2016 | 45 | $71,260 | -17% | 40 | $1,782 | $1,919,843 | 8 |
| Nov 18, 2016 | 48 | $52,260 | -27% | 38 | $1,375 | $1,972,103 | 9 |
| Nov 25, 2016 | 49 | $29,422 | -44% | 20 | $1,471 | $2,001,525 | 10 |
| Dec 2, 2016 | 64 | $9,997 | -66% | 16 | $625 | $2,011,522 | 11 |
| Dec 9, 2016 | 61 | $8,994 | -10% | 15 | $600 | $2,020,516 | 12 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | 82 | $1,599 | -82% | 6 | $267 | $2,022,115 | 13 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 6/10/2016 | $67,800 | 54 | 54 | 68 | $102,356 | 11/29/2018 | |||
| Australia | 10/30/2015 | $2,258,574 | 384 | 384 | 3,117 | $13,222,837 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Brazil | 5/20/2016 | $64,328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $115,466 | 11/15/2018 | |||
| Finland | 4/15/2016 | $43,707 | 37 | 37 | 37 | $43,707 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Italy | 4/29/2016 | $810,797 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,893,582 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Oman | 3/17/2016 | $378 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $378 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Philippines | 11/4/2015 | $17,133 | 25 | 25 | 25 | $17,133 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Portugal | 12/3/2015 | $43,271 | 19 | 19 | 66 | $168,237 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 8/5/2016 | $29,918 | 78 | 78 | 158 | $94,925 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Singapore | 1/28/2016 | $17,174 | 6 | 6 | 16 | $44,470 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| South Korea | 2/11/2016 | $207,333 | 176 | 176 | 209 | $365,074 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Spain | 3/18/2016 | $268,143 | 124 | 124 | 531 | $1,215,730 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Taiwan | 1/8/2016 | $20,395 | 9 | 9 | 35 | $216,505 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Thailand | 1/7/2016 | $69,889 | 40 | 40 | 112 | $186,793 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Turkey | 11/6/2015 | $41,218 | 32 | 32 | 90 | $151,185 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 3/17/2016 | $21,766 | 4 | 4 | 9 | $58,740 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| United Kingdom | 11/20/2015 | $358,668 | 202 | 202 | 573 | $1,395,754 | 6/9/2016 | |||
| Rest of World | $3,059,922 | |||||||||
| International Total | $22,352,794 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Kate Winslet | Tilly Dunnage | |
| Judy Davis | Molly Dunnage | |
| Liam Hemsworth | Teddy McSwiney |
Supporting
| Hugo Weaving | Sergeant Farrat | |
| Julia Blake | Irma Almanac | |
| Shane Bourne | Evan Pettyman | |
| Kerry Fox | Beulah Harridene | |
| Rebecca Gibney | Muriel Pratt | |
| Caroline Goodall | Elsbeth Beaumont | |
| Gyton Grantley | Barney McSwiney |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jocelyn Moorhouse | Director | |
| Jocelyn Moorhouse | Screenwriter | |
| P.J. Hogan | Screenwriter | |
| Rosalie Ham | Based on the novel “The Dressmaker” by | |
| Sue Maslin | Producer | |
| Gavin Poolman | Executive Producer | |
| Michael Shyjka | Executive Producer | |
| Tim Haslam | Executive Producer | |
| Hugo Grumbar | Executive Producer | |
| Ian Kirk | Executive Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.