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title: "Dorothea"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dorothea-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1559827
imdb_id: "tt32909479"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dorothea (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dorothea-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Dorothea" (2025).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
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No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Dorothea
Year: 2025
Release Date (US): 10/31/2025
Genres: Horror, Crime, Thriller, True crime horror
Runtime: 1h 31m
Writer/Director: Chad Ferrin
Cast: Susan Priver, Pat McNeely, Lew Temple, Ginger Lynn, Brinke Stevens, Ginger Lynn Allen.
Plot: Follows the life of American serial killer Dorothea Puente, who murdered her elderly or vulnerable tenants at her boarding home. She lures the vulnerable, kills without remorse, and buries secrets in her garden.
Description: Portrait of a killer granny.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Dorothea is a 2025 true crime horror film directed and written by Chad Ferrin.
Sentence 2 (Genre/Runtime/Release): Categorized as a crime thriller and horror movie, the film has a runtime of

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chad Ferrin
- **Networks / Studios**: Crappy World Films, Laurelwood Pictures, Dance On Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Susan Priver** as *Dorothea Puente*
- **Lew Temple** as *Billy 'Hurricane' Hodges*
- **Ginger Lynn Allen** as *Betty Palmer*
- **Brinke Stevens** as *Ruth Monroe*
- **Ezra Buzzington** as *Chief*
- **Cassandra Gava** as *Charleston*
- **William Salyers** as *Willy Wilkes*
- **Cyril O'Reilly** as *John Cabrera*
- **Brenda James** as *Dorothy Miller*
- **Brandon Kirk** as *Detective Terry Brown*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dorothea online?
Dorothea is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dorothea worth watching?
Dorothea holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dorothea and when was it released?
Dorothea is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2025. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dorothea?
Dorothea was directed by Chad Ferrin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dorothea — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1559827)
- [Dorothea (2025) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32909479/fullcredits/)
- [Dorothea (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_(film))
- [Dorothea (2025) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1559827-dorothea/cast)
- [Dorothea (2025) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dorothea-2025/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*