08 September 2023 Factual 91 mins
Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.
Watch the official Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe 2023 trailer in HD below.
Ernie Coombs as Self
Jonathan Torrens as Self
Andrew Phung as Self
Michael J. Fox as Self
Bruce McCulloch as Self
Scott Thompson as Self
Peter Mansbridge as Self
Craig Baird as Self
Fred Rogers as Self
Catherine Tait as Self
Robert Mills as Self
Ed Robertson as Self
Graham Greene as Self
Jim Creeggan as Self
Tyler Stewart as Self
Kevin Hearn as Self
Nina Keogh Producer
Keith Hoffart Producer
Greg Floyd Co-Executive Producer
Jonathan Goldsmith Music
Robert McCallum Writer
Matthew Hornburg Producer
Aeschylus Poulos Producer
Jordan Christopher Morris Producer
Robert McCallum Executive Producer
Matthew Wexler Executive Producer
Jordan Christopher Morris Writer
Robert McCallum Producer
Mark J.W. Bishop Producer
Justin Schoenrock Executive Producer
Aeschylus Poulos Executive Producer
Donna Luke Co-Executive Producer
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe Picture of Maple Leaf Trailer
Saving Mr. Dressup Trailer
Canada 16 September 2023
United Kingdom 29 September 2023
Puerto Rico 09 October 2023
Singapore 10 October 2023
United States 09 October 2023
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