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The Dutchman (2025 film)

The Dutchman is a 2025 American thriller film directed by Andre Gaines, co-writing along with Qasim Basir, based on the 1964 play Dutchman by Amiri Baraka. The film stars André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Aldis Hodge, and Lauren E. Banks.[1]

The Dutchman premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 8.[2]

Cast

Production

In September 2023, it was reported that Andre Gaines was set to direct, write, and produce The Dutchman, a feature film adaptation of the 1964 play Dutchman by Amiri Baraka. The film was secured by SAG-AFTRA to start filming with an interim agreement during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen McKinley Henderson were announced as being cast. Filming began on September 25, 2023 in New York City.[3] Aldis Hodge and Lauren E. Banks were added to the cast in October.[4]

Release

The film premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 8.[5][6]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 64% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.0/10.[7]

References

  1. ^ Major, Michael (September 21, 2023). "THE DUTCHMAN Film Adaptation to Star Stephen McKinley Henderson, André Holland & More". Broadway World. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2025). "Seth Rogen Comedy Series 'The Studio' To Open SXSW 2025; 'The Accountant 2,' 'Death Of A Unicorn', 'Drop,' 'Happy Face' & More Also To Screen". Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 18, 2023). "André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz & Stephen McKinley Henderson Set For 'The Dutchman' As Andre Gaines' Adaptation Of Amiri Baraka Play Lands IA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 17, 2023). "'The Dutchman': Aldis Hodge, Lauren E. Banks Board Andre Gaines Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2025). "Seth Rogen Comedy Series 'The Studio' To Open SXSW 2025; 'The Accountant 2,' 'Death Of A Unicorn', 'Drop,' 'Happy Face' & More Also To Screen". Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  6. ^ "Instagram". instagram.com. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  7. ^ "The Dutchman (2025)". rottentomatoes.com. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 8, 2025.