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Dummy

8.819791h 36mMovieDramaTV Movie

The real-life account of an illiterate, deaf-and-mute, black youth who was accused of murdering a prostitute, and the relationship that developed between him and his court-appointed attorney, who also was deaf, and the events leading up to his precedent-setting trial.

DirectorFrank Perry
WriterErnest Tidyman
ProducersErnest Tidyman·Sam Manners

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Dummy isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Frank Perry

LBLeVar Burton
LeVar Burton
Donald Lang
PSPaul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino
Lowell Myers
BDBrian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Ragoti
RGRose Gregorio
Rose Gregorio
Jean Markin
GHGregg Henry
Gregg Henry
Assistant D.A. Smith
SWSteven Williams
Steven Williams
Julius Lang
HMHelen Martin
Helen Martin
Mrs. Harrod
JP
Jonathan Pilurs
Det. Romain
PBPaul Butler
Paul Butler
Sgt. Alonzo Hobbs
AHAllen Hamilton
Allen Hamilton
Dr. Romney
FH
Frankie Hill
Ernestine
RP
Ray Price
Black Giant

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Dummy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dummy?

Dummy isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Dummy on Netflix?

No, Dummy is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Dummy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dummy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Dummy for free?

Dummy isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Dummy based on a true story?

Yes — Dummy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).