---
title: "The Wedding Dress"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wedding-dress-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 97276
imdb_id: "tt0290104"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Wedding Dress (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wedding-dress-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Wedding Dress" (2001).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Wedding Dress
Year: 2001
Release Date: 10/28/2001 (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 35m
Director: Sam Pillsbury
Cast: Neil Patrick Harris, Margaret Colin, Tyne Daly, Kathryne Dora Brown
Plot Points:
Hannah Pinkham's fiancé writes that he is shipping home.
Hannah's mother makes a fairy tale wedding dress.
During a fitting, an officer-messenger arrives instead of the fiancé.
Years later, Hannah sends the dress to her nephew, photographer Travis Cleveland.
Travis's model-bride, Cass, pretends to like the dress to get rid of his loyal assistant.
Travis walks off with the dress, then his car is stolen with the dress inside.
The dress is passed down through five couples.
The dress weaves a magical

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The CW | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Crave | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Pillsbury
- **Networks / Studios**: Carlton America, CBS, Sarabande Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Neil Patrick Harris** as *Travis Cleveland*
- **Margaret Colin** as *Madeline Carver*
- **Tyne Daly** as *Joan Delano*
- **Anthony Harrison** as *Deke's Lawyer*
- **Lillian Carlson** as *Grandma Hotchkiss*
- **Steve Byers** as *Captain Jeffries*
- **Lauren Lee Smith** as *Hannah Pinkham*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Wedding Dress online?
The Wedding Dress is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Wedding Dress worth watching?
The Wedding Dress holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Wedding Dress and when was it released?
The Wedding Dress is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Wedding Dress?
The Wedding Dress was directed by Sam Pillsbury.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wedding Dress — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/97276)
- [The Wedding Dress (TV Movie 2001) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0290104/)
- [The Wedding Dress (2001) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/97276-the-wedding-dress/cast)
- [The Wedding Dress (2001) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-wedding-dress/credits)

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