The Dutch Master_
The Walter Mitty-esque tale of a Brooklyn dental hygienist who escapes into a painting by 17th-century Dutch master Peter de Hooc. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Starring
Mira Sorvino, Aida Turturro, Sharon Angela
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Dutch Master was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
The Walter Mitty-esque tale of a Brooklyn dental hygienist who escapes into a painting by 17th-century Dutch master Peter de Hooc. The film was nominated for...
The Dutch Master is a Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 28m.
CAST (13)
Mira Sorvino
Teresa
Aida Turturro
Kim
Sharon Angela
Dorothy
Rick Pasqualone
Joey
CE
Charles E. Gerber
Dr. Rosenman
Richard DeDomenico
Priest
Vincent Pastore
Teresa's Father
LK
Lina Koutrakas
Teresa's Mother
Emmanuel Xuereb
Dutch Lover
Rudolf Martin
Dutch Man with Pipe
Ruth Maleczech
Dutch Housekeeper
Gabriel Barre
Museum Guide
HG
Hollis Granville
Security Guard
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
28 min (0h 28m)
Country
Rating
3.9/10 (14 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Dutch Master about?
The Walter Mitty-esque tale of a Brooklyn dental hygienist who escapes into a painting by 17th-century Dutch master Peter de Hooc. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
How long is The Dutch Master?
The Dutch Master has a runtime of 28 minutes (0h 28m).
Who stars in The Dutch Master?
The cast of The Dutch Master includes Mira Sorvino, Aida Turturro, Sharon Angela, Rick Pasqualone, Charles E. Gerber.
What is the rating of The Dutch Master?
The Dutch Master has a rating of 3.9 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Comedy