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The story of a young woman named Jane 57821, who is living in a totalitarian near-future society where citizens are referred to as 'computers.' 'Dirty Computer' explores humanity and what truly happens to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness when mind and machines merge, and when the government chooses fear over freedom.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Skip it if
- You're watching with family
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 75GoodWatch 73
IMDb7.5
Running time
49 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 dramas, −60 min on the typical 109
typical 10949Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 7 countries, rent or buy in 16 more
Released
2018
April 23, 2018
8 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceScience FictionLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityStrong
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 9 more25 people
- Janelle MonáeJane 57821
- Tessa ThompsonZen
- Jayson AaronChé
- Michele HartVirgin Victoria
- Dyson PoseyCleaner #1
- Alex WexoScream Police
- Logan HuntWalker
- MJMel James PayneWalker
- BTBrinnen ThompsonTorch
- ACAnuhea CeballosTorch
- JCJason CompDirty 1
- PGParis GrangerDirty 2
- JOJanicca OlinDirty 3
- ABAngel BlaiseDirty 4
- Kyle SamplesDirty 5
- LRLydia ReneDirty 6
- SDSasha DeanDirty 7
Alexis LongBMX Rider
Jonah LeesCleaner #2
Lori DorfmanDavid Bowie- MMMiesha MooreBlack Girl Magic Dancer
Jannica OlinDirty Computer- OMOliver MortonScream Police
- MSMarlo SuDirty
Directing · 8
- Andrew Donoho Director, Writer, Editor
- Lacey Duke Director, Writer
- Alan Ferguson Director, Writer, Co-Executive Producer
- Emma Westenberg Director, Writer
- Chuck Lightning Director, Writer, Executive Producer
- Peter Pope First Assistant Director
Production · 16
- Janelle Monáe Executive Producer, Music
- Gaetan Rousseau Executive Producer
- Julie Greenwald Executive Producer
- Mikael Moore Executive Producer
- Nate "Rocket" Wonder Executive Producer, Music
- Justin Benoliel Producer
Camera · 10
- Todd Banhazl Director of Photography
- Kevin Hites Key Grip
- Ed Pickrell Grip
- Joel Byrstrom Grip
- Matt Sumney Second Assistant Camera
- Richard Card Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing · 3
- Deji LaRay Editor
- Taylor Brusky Editor
- Kristopher Smale Colorist
Sound · 4
- Wynne Bennett Music
- Jackie! Zhou Sound Designer
- Ignacio Martinez Sound Mixer
- Katharine Martinez Boom Operator
Art · 7
- Fernanda Guerrero Production Design
- Darren Williams Set Decoration
- Zack Bass Set Dresser
- Christian Arias Art Department Coordinator
- Pierre Jahn Set Dresser
- Jeremy Carmone Property Master
Costume & Make-Up · 5
- Alexandra Mandalkorn Costume Design
- Jessica Smalls Makeup Artist
- Joanna Klein Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Nikki Nelms Hairstylist
- Mia Johnson Hairstylist
Lighting · 4
- Dan Torres Best Boy Electric
- Theodore Hyppolite Electrician
- Andy Carazo Electrician
- Josh Hensley Gaffer
Other crew · 2
- Damien Bray Stunt Coordinator
- Jemel McWilliams Choreographer
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