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Dummy

2002Movie1 h 31 minR

62
DecentGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Sometimes you need a little help finding yourself.

An ex-office worker becomes a ventriloquist, leading to a date with his unemployment counselor; but his quirky family and a gauche female friend may thwart his new career and love life.

Feels like

  • Quirky Indie Comedy
  • Ventriloquism
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Unemployment
  • Offbeat Romance
  • Coming of Career
  • New York City
  • Character-Driven

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Greg Pritikin
Written by
Greg Pritikin

Everyone

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Facts

September 12, 2002 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
September 12, 2002
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Yiddish
Made in
United States
Box office
$71,646
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Brick Joke, Second Love, Earn Your Happy Ending +9

  • Brick Joke
  • Second Love
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot
  • Can't Spit It Out
  • Stalking is Love
  • Gun Struggle
  • Jewish Mother
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Cloud Cuckoolander
  • Demonic Dummy
  • Hollywood Restraining Order

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dummy?"

Questions about Dummy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dummy worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is Dummy okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Dummy make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Dummy good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.