The Dollmaker is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Where to watch The Dollmaker
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Release date
- 1984-05-13
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
The Dollmaker — trailer
About The Dollmaker
The Dollmaker is a 1984 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Jane Fonda, Levon Helm and Amanda Plummer. It has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Dollmaker in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
During World War II, hard-luck farmer Colvis Nevels leaves his rural Kentucky home to take a factory job in bustling Detroit. Reluctantly accompanying Colvis is his long-suffering wife, Gertie, a talented woodcarver set in her traditional ways. When the perils of city life and Colvis' reckless squandering of money send the Nevels into precarious financial straits, Gertie starts a business making hand-carved dolls in order to provide for her family.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Dollmaker in Canada?+
In Canada, The Dollmaker is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Dollmaker on Netflix?+
The Dollmaker is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The Dollmaker?+
The Dollmaker has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
Who stars in The Dollmaker?+
The Dollmaker stars Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer, Susan Kingsley and Ann Hearn.
When did The Dollmaker come out?+
The Dollmaker is a 1984 movie directed by Daniel Petrie.
What genre is The Dollmaker?+
The Dollmaker is Drama and TV Movie film.
Who directed The Dollmaker?+
The Dollmaker was directed by Daniel Petrie.
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