Dutch

"They're the best of friends... And they've got the scars to prove it."

1991 1h 47m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 231

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Synopsis

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To get to know his girlfriend's son, a man volunteers to pick him up from a prep school... only to learn that her son's not the nicest kid.

“They're the best of friends... And they've got the scars to prove it.”

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Cast

Ed O'Neill
Dutch Dooley
Ethan Embry
Doyle Standish
JoBeth Williams
Natalie Standish
Christopher McDonald
Reed Standish
Ari Meyers
Brock
E. G. Daily
Hailey
L. Scott Caldwell
Homeless Woman
Kathleen Freeman
Gritzi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Faiman
Writers: John Hughes
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 27% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Faiman, shot by Charles Minsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alan Silvestri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Adam Bernardi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ed O'Neill and Ethan Embry and JoBeth Williams carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They're the best of friends... And they've got the scars to prove it.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0101786 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Peter Faiman directs. Charles Minsky behind the camera. Alan Silvestri scores. Adam Bernardi cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 27% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
235 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Peter Faiman, shot by Charles Minsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Alan Silvestri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Adam Bernardi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ed O'Neill and Ethan Embry and JoBeth Williams carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "They're the best of friends... And they've got the scars to prove it.".
8IMDB entry: tt0101786 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Charles Minsky
Original score: Alan Silvestri
Editing: Adam Bernardi
Production design: Stan Jolley
Costume design: Jennifer L. Parsons
Stunt coordinator: Buddy Joe Hooker
Runtime: 107 min · 1h 47m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $17,000,000
Box office: $4,603,929
Return: 27% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Dutch (1991)

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Olivergbyrne2017-10-04
★ 7/10
I have watched this film so many time! The trailer of the movie describe really well what the movie is about "The story of a boy who lost the child in himself and the man that helps him find it". It's my favorite movie written by John Huges and I'm a big John Huges fan. Ethan Randall/Embry plays his part really well,he was perfect for the role of Doyle,He made the transition between the angry rude Doyle of the beginning of the film to the normal 12 year old kid you see at the end looks very natural and his chemistry with Ed Oneil is fantastic. Ed Oneil one of the most underrated actor in America just because of his Al Bundy persona.I Love Ed,I grew up watching Married with Children and I have seen most of his other project,Including Modern family, obviously and the new yet short lived "Dragnet" TV show.That guy got style and he's ten times more talented than some of the guys you see on the big screen these days, Dutch was in my opinion his best role so far. Well this film is a classic in my book and it has a great message to it. I'll give it a 8 out of 10.

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