Dummy (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, Dummy is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Greg Pritikin, running about 91 minutes. “Sometimes you need a little help finding yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dummy stars Adrien Brody as Steven Schoichet, Milla Jovovich as Fangora "Fanny" Gurkel, Illeana Douglas as Heidi Schoichet and Vera Farmiga as Lorena Fanchetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dummy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dummy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dummy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dummy (2002)?
- In US, Dummy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dummy worth watching?
- Dummy holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dummy?
- Dummy stars Adrien Brody, Milla Jovovich, Illeana Douglas, Vera Farmiga and Jessica Walter.
- When was Dummy released?
- Dummy was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.