Dutch

1991
PG-13
1h 47m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

15K

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Ethan Embry and Ed O'Neill in Dutch (1991)

Theatrical Trailer from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Comedy Drama

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.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

15K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

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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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Review

Featured review

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