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Dirty Deeds

2002Movie1 h 38 min

ComedyCrime
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes69%51%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes69%51%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
David Caesar
Written by
David Caesar
Produced by
Russell Boyd, Hugh Marks, Julie Sims
Music by
Tim Rogers

Everyone

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Facts

July 18, 2002 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
July 18, 2002
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, Canada
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Adults Are Useless, Police Are Useless, The Reveal +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Dirty Deeds?"

Questions about Dirty Deeds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dirty Deeds?

PrimeTubi TV

In the United States, Dirty Deeds streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Dirty Deeds worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 69%). Critics rate it higher (69 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Will Dirty Deeds make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Dirty Deeds?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.