Aussie film The Dressmaker finally knocks The Martian off the top of the box office

Alex Hayes

November 2, 2015 4:42

Australian film The Dressmaker has knocked The Martian off the top of the box office standings taking in more than $3m in its opening weekend.

The film, starring Kate Winslet as a woman returning to her outback home town in 1951 to solve a murder mystery – and introduce the locals to high fashion – grabbed $3.164m on its opening weekend on 384 screens.

It finally ended The Martian’s month-long stint at the top of the box office, relegating the Matt Damon survival flick to second spot with $1.59m on 386 screens, with a total take of $23.2m so far.

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Alex Hayes

Alex Hayes worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017 in roles including editor and head of Mumbrella Bespoke.

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Aussie film The Dressmaker finally knocks The Martian off the top of the box office

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