Dummy (2009)

Cast

• Aaron Taylor-Johnson - Danny
• Thomas Grant - Jack
• Emma Catherwood - Zoe
• Therese Bradley - Elsa
• Moira Brooker - Social Worker
• Jack Pierce - Club Promoter
• Jerome St. John Blake - Night club bouncer
• Andrew Havill - Doctor
• Michael Palmer - Undertaker
• Aidan Stephenson - Vicar

Screenplay

• Matthew Thompson (Story)
• Paula Barnes (Story)
• Michael Müller (Screenplay)

Themes

Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

sibling relationship, teenage boy, mental illness, death of mother, coping

Trailer

Similar Movies

• Brother of Sleep
• Don't Look Now
• Sweet Smell of Success
• Cruel Intentions
• The Assassination of Richard Nixon
• The Color Purple
• Wuthering Heights
• Seance on a Wet Afternoon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dummy about?

A coming of age drama about two young brothers whose lives are thrown into turmoil when their mother dies suddenly, leaving them to fend for themselves. While Danny loses himself in music, sex and drugs, his younger brother Jack transforms a life size mannequin into a brand new mum for him to talk to. Jack's obsession leads to both comic misunderstandings and bitter antagonism as the pair battle through grief, anger and denial.

Who directed Dummy?

Dummy was directed by Matthew Thompson.

Who stars in Dummy?

Dummy stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Thomas Grant, Emma Catherwood, Therese Bradley, Moira Brooker, Jack Pierce.

How long is Dummy?

Dummy has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).

What genre is Dummy?

Dummy is a Drama film.

How much did Dummy gross?

Dummy grossed $307 worldwide.

Where was Dummy produced?

Dummy was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of Dummy?

The themes of Dummy include: Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.