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Psychological Thriller 'The Dutchman' Hits Theaters January 2026

1/1/2026

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The Dutchman, directed by André Gaines, opens in select theaters on January 2, 2026.
The film, a psychological thriller about racial and sexual politics, parallels Jordan Peele's Get Out.
The film adapts Amiri Baraka's 1964 play, with Dr. Amiri guiding Clay through his turmoil after Kaya's infidelity.
The cast includes André Holland as Clay and Zazie Beetz as Kaya.
The film is rated R for sexual content and language.

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Story summary

The Dutchman, directed by André Gaines, opens in select theaters on January 2, 2026.
The film, a psychological thriller about racial and sexual politics, parallels Jordan Peele's Get Out.
The film adapts Amiri Baraka's 1964 play, with Dr. Amiri guiding Clay through his turmoil after Kaya's infidelity.
The cast includes André Holland as Clay and Zazie Beetz as Kaya.
The film is rated R for sexual content and language.