Dutch(1991)
(1991) is a Thanksgiving-themed road-trip comedy written and produced by John Hughes (the mind behind Home Alone and Planes, Trains and Automobiles ) and directed by Peter Faiman . While it underperformed at the box office, earning only about $4.6 million against a $17 million budget, it has since developed a dedicated cult following as an underrated holiday gem. Plot Overview
The trip quickly devolves into a series of mishaps and bickering as Doyle’s snobbery clashes with Dutch’s blue-collar sensibilities. Along the way, they face various challenges—including hitching a ride with thieving prostitutes and spending a night in a homeless shelter—which eventually lead to mutual respect and a genuine bond. Key Cast & Crew Connections - Dutch (1991) - IMDb Dutch(1991)
The story follows (played by Ed O'Neill), a down-to-earth, working-class guy dating a wealthy divorced woman, Natalie. To get closer to her, Dutch volunteers to drive her stuffy, elitist 13-year-old son, Doyle (Ethan Embry), from his Georgia boarding school to Chicago for Thanksgiving. (1991) is a Thanksgiving-themed road-trip comedy written and
