American Dummy (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film

Released in 2002, American Dummy is a comedy film directed by Adam Dubin, running about 28 minutes. “One's a comic, the other's a dummy. Who's in charge?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sidesplitters stars Lewis Black (the Daily Show, and the owner of the club in American Dummy) and Jim Norton (the clubs Host in American Dummy) as a comedy team in vein of Abbot and Costello or the Marx Brothers. It follows their career together from the Vaudville stage to the retirement home.
Who’s in it. American Dummy stars Otto Petersen as Jerry / Dino / Fritz, Jim Breuer as Tony Metropolis, Lewis Black as Club Owner and Jim Norton as Eddie Barnum, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Dummy page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Dummy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Dummy (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for American Dummy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in American Dummy?
- American Dummy stars Otto Petersen, Jim Breuer, Lewis Black, Jim Norton and Pete Correale.
- When was American Dummy released?
- American Dummy was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.