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Dutch

  • 1991
  • PG-13
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
15K
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POPULARITY
3,330
1,274
Ethan Embry and Ed O'Neill in Dutch (1991)
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Coming-of-AgeComedyDrama

To get to know his girlfriend's son, a working-class good guy volunteers to pick him up from his prep school, only to learn that he isn't the nicest young man.To get to know his girlfriend's son, a working-class good guy volunteers to pick him up from his prep school, only to learn that he isn't the nicest young man.To get to know his girlfriend's son, a working-class good guy volunteers to pick him up from his prep school, only to learn that he isn't the nicest young man.

  • Director
    • Peter Faiman
  • Writer
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • Ed O'Neill
    • Ethan Embry
    • JoBeth Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,330
    1,274
    • Director
      • Peter Faiman
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
    • Stars
      • Ed O'Neill
      • Ethan Embry
      • JoBeth Williams
    • 67User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill
    • Dutch
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Doyle
    • (as Ethan Randall)
    JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams
    • Natalie
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Reed
    Ari Meyers
    Ari Meyers
    • Brock
    Elizabeth Daily
    Elizabeth Daily
    • Halley
    • (as E.G. Daily)
    L. Scott Caldwell
    L. Scott Caldwell
    • Homeless Woman
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Gritzi
    Lisa Figus
    • Party Woman
    Cedering Fox
    Cedering Fox
    • Party Woman
    Shelby Leverington
    • Party Woman
    Kyle Fredericks
    • Maid
    David James Alexander
    • Man #1
    Ross Borden
    • Man #2
    Joe Baker
    • Party Butler
    Laura Brumage
    • Party Guest
    Will Estes
    Will Estes
    • Teddy
    • (as Will Nipper)
    Robert Sutherland Telfer
    • Schoolboy
    • Director
      • Peter Faiman
    • Writer
      • John Hughes
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    User reviews67

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    holmescj80

    Pleasing and above all, honest.

    Wow! What a funny film. What I liked about the film was how these two different characters try to get along - both from different backgrounds - be it culturally, economically or living status.

    The film gets you thinking - can these two people eventually learn to get along, and above all, make it home for Thanksgiving?

    At first, you think the spoiled rich kid needs a good boot in the bum, but all he needed was someone to talk to and have a shoulder to lean on - his dad had left his mum - a broken family. Towards the end of the film, the divorced dad lets a bomb drop - he wants his ex-wife out of her house (he paid for).

    I'm from Australia - and this film was titled "Driving Me Crazy". I learned recently that the U.S. called this film "Dutch", named after Ed O'Neill's character Dutch Dooley.

    No matter where you go in this world, and whoever you may meet, a friendship can develop - don't forget that.

    If you enjoy this movie, please look at the following buddy - road movies:

    Midnight Run, The Odd Couple 2, Road Trip, Planes,Trains and Automobiles
    redservo

    Never judge a book by it's cover!

    I recently saw that this film was scheduled to air on TV. Thinking to myself, "I really liked this movie", I went to IMDb to see what others thought of the film. I was utterly surprised to see the mediocre score that was it given, so I perused through the comments. Almost all the comments listed praised this film, as did I. So why the low score?

    In the context of recent films such as "Shindler's List", "The Pianist", "Gangs of New York" and other heavies; this film is quiet and unassuming. But should NOT be overlooked!

    I had never cared much for Ed O'Neill in his neanderthal 'Al Bundy' role, but my opinion of him turned 180 after this film. He conveys depth, restraint, humor and pathos without resorting to the caricature of his previous work. And it is the chemistry between O'Neill and Embry as the spoiled prep school brat, that carry this film so well.

    This is a charming, unassuming film about growing up and first impressions. An excellent family film, that will amuse the younger children and still thoroughly entertain the adults in the room. All of this while reminding us to never judge a book (or a movie) by it's cover.

    6.5 out of 10
    8roeearbel

    One of the greatest underated hollidays movies you'll ever watch

    This great 90's film has it all. great story, great direction and great acting by all. In this road trip movie you'll find comedy, likable non flat characters who feed of each other, and a very solid story. Go watch it with your family on a cold winter's evening and i promise you will not regret it.
    DrummerDude714

    One of my Favorites

    Dutch is one of my favorite movies ever. it is so funny, And its always so fun to watch everytime. It never gets old. The things that Dolye and Dutch say to each other are so funny, they always make me laugh. I must say Doyle is a real brat though. Theres so many memorable things in this movie....all the great funny quotes...all of Dutch and Dolye's arguments....the fire works scene...and I really like the scene with the 2 call girl babes :)

    This is a great movie that I still watch all the time. I recommend it to anyone who likes to laugh like me ( :
    bbailey541

    Great Turkey Day Movie

    This movie along with Trains, Planes & Automobiles is a must watch every Thanksgiving for our family. It's one of those movies you can watch over and over and never get tired of. The actors are great and well suited to their roles. You could feel the chemistry between Dutch and Doyle and now they are together on the series Dragnet. Rent it to get the whole experience. TV cuts some good stuff.

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    Coming-of-Age
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was mentioned in passing in an episode of Married... with Children (1987) during an in-flight to London, as a joke to the film's failure. Ed O'Neill was the star of the series.
    • Goofs
      When the car Doyle steals is hit by the truck and gets pushed off the road the truck has a broken headlight. A moment later as it the truck screeches to a stop both headlights are working again.
    • Quotes

      Dutch: Nothing burps better than bacon. Your water looked tasty.

    • Crazy credits
      Extra footage of 'Dutch" shooting off fireworks plays behind end credits
    • Alternate versions
      Although classified uncut at 12 for UK theatrical release, because the category was not available on video at the time, the UK video release is cut by 2s to remove a use of strong language for a PG rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Regarding Henry/101 Dalmatians/Point Break/Boys N the Hood/The Miracle (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Snatch It Back And Hold It
      Written by Junior Wells (as Amos Wells)

      Performed by Junior Wells

      Courtesy of Delmark Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mi pobre diablito
    • Filming locations
      • Berry College - 2277 Martha Berry Highway, Rome, Georgia, USA(school scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Hughes Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,603,929
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,867,201
      • Jul 21, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,603,929
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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