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Dirty Deeds

2002·Movie
1h 38min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Set in 1960s Sydney, this is the story of an Australian gangster whose booming business, buoyed by the influx of U.S. soldiers in town for R&R during their tours in Vietnam, attracts the attention of first the Chicago mafia, and then their East Coast competitors.
Australian Gangster Film1960s SydneyMafia IntrigueCrime & ViolencePolitical UndertonesClass ConflictBooming BusinessHistorical Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dirty Deeds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dirty Deeds legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dirty Deeds worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dirty Deeds rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Dirty Deeds?

1 h 38 min

Dirty Deeds runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dirty Deeds?

Critics64
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Dirty Deeds much the same way.

What language is Dirty Deeds in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, Canada.

What tropes does Dirty Deeds use?

Adults Are UselessPolice Are UselessThe RevealJerkassEven Evil Has StandardsSurveillance as the Plot DemandsBrainy BrunetteMood WhiplashDark and Troubled PastWild Teen PartyLaser-Guided KarmaAn Arm and a Legand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Dirty Deeds, including Adults Are Useless, Police Are Useless, The Reveal.