The Boy in the Dress

A gentle, bright little story about feeling out of place, told with warmth and a cheeky sense of fun.

Directed by

Matt Lipsey

Genres

Drama, Family, Comedy

Starring

Billy Kennedy, Jennifer Saunders, Tim McInnerny

Overview

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?

How it feels

Warm, light, whimsical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, coming-of-age, family, grief

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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