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Dutchman

4.8196655mMovieDrama

A young conservative black man, minding his own business, rides a nearly empty subway car. The only other passenger, a blonde vixen looking for trouble, sizes him up. Sexual tension, racial bigotry and righteous fury collide in a razor's edge confrontation between this unlikely pair.

DirectorAnthony Harvey
WriterAmiri Baraka
ProducerEugene Persson

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Anthony Harvey

SKShirley Knight
Shirley Knight
Lula
AJAl Freeman Jr.
Al Freeman Jr.
Clay
FL
Frank Lieberman
Subway rider
RCRobert Calvert
Robert Calvert
Subway rider
HB
Howard Bennett
Subway rider
SM
Sandy McDonald
Subway rider
DPDennis Alaba Peters
Dennis Alaba Peters
Subway rider (as Denis Peters)
KJ
Keith James
Subway rider
DH
Devon Hall
Subway rider

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Dutchman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dutchman?

Dutchman is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dutchman on Netflix?

No, Dutchman is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Dutchman on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dutchman isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Dutchman for free?

Dutchman is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.