---
title: "The Dummy Detective"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dummy-detective-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1610971
imdb_id: "tt30144345"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Dummy Detective (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Dummy Detective is a 2025 film that combines elements of thriller, mystery, crime, and comedy. Directed by Rob Margolies, the film features a cast that includes Sean Young, Jonathan Geffner, Deborah Twiss, and Ed Altman. The story is set at an eerie inn populated by strange guests. Among these visitors is a serial killer who ends up trapping a ventriloquist investigator alongside his wooden sidekick. The production has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes and was released in the United States on November 18, 2025. Additional credits for the feature include a full crew list alongside its credited cast and director. The narrative centers entirely on the tense situation at the mysterious location where the investigator and his companion find themselves cornered by the murderer among the unusual guests staying at the establishment.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rob Margolies
- **Networks / Studios**: Different Duck Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sean Young** as *Harriet Hubbard*
- **Jonathan Geffner** as *Detective Van Trillo*
- **Deborah Twiss** as *Chloe Lake*
- **Ed Altman** as *Elliot Black*
- **Kristine Samuelson** as *Hortense Grimsly*
- **Hari Bhaskar** as *Dr. Cox*
- **David Lambert** as *Archibald Grimsly*
- **Anna Clols** as *Officer Serrano*
- **Yohance O. Alleyne** as *Officer Jackson*
- **Justin Arbabi** as *Scalawag*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Dummy Detective online?
The Dummy Detective is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Dummy Detective worth watching?
The Dummy Detective holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Dummy Detective and when was it released?
The Dummy Detective is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2025. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Dummy Detective?
The Dummy Detective was directed by Rob Margolies.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Dummy Detective — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1610971)
- [The Dummy Detective (2025) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1610971-the-dummy-detective/cast)
- [The Dummy Detective (2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30144345/)
- [The Dummy Detective Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-dummy-detective/2KchK8GasQTdOayQP7Jnm5/credits/)

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