Question 1

What age is Dutch appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Dutch (1991) best from about age 11. Dutch, a working-class man, volunteers to pick up his girlfriend's snobby son, Doyle, from boarding school for Thanksgiving. Their cross-country road trip becomes a clash of wills and personalities. Along the way, they encounter various mishaps and unexpected detours.

Question 2

What is Dutch rated?

Accepted Answer

Dutch (1991) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Dutch?

Accepted Answer

Some moments of verbal antagonism between main characters; Minor property damage and slapstick situations; Brief depiction of a homeless shelter. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Dutch?

Accepted Answer

Overcoming differences; Forgiveness and understanding; Empathy and compassion; Building unexpected bonds.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Dutch?

Accepted Answer

How can people from different backgrounds learn to respect each other?; What does it mean to be genuinely thankful?; How do you handle difficult situations with patience?.

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