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A Dirty Shame

2004·Movie
1h 29min·NC-17
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and absurdist humor

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Intrigue5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Threatening the very limits of common decency.

Sylvia Stickles runs a convenience store with her husband and mother-in-law. One day, Sylvia is hit on the head and transforms from an uptight prude to a sex-crazed lunatic. As she goes on a rampage through town, Sylvia attracts the attention of Ray Ray, a sexual healer and tow truck driver in search of the world's greatest orgasm. Their sexual revolution, however, causes a class war in their tiny Baltimore community.
Sex ComedySatiricalEccentric CharactersTabooRaunchyBizarreOver-the-TopCampy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Dirty Shame legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Dirty Shame worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Dirty Shame rated?

NC-17NuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is A Dirty Shame?

1 h 29 min

A Dirty Shame runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Dirty Shame?

Critics56
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see A Dirty Shame much the same way.

Was A Dirty Shame a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.

What language is A Dirty Shame in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Dirty Shame?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Dirty Shame in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.