Dirty Work

2018·Movie
1h 41min
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.3Metacritic245.4Rotten Tomatoes––

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Dirty Work fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Nothing wrong with getting a little dirty.

Arabella, a struggling fashion designer takes on a job working as a personal shopper for Marylin- a successful erotic novelist. One day, Arabella is sneakily trying on some of Marilyn's expensive garments, when Marylin unexpectedly comes home early......but she is not alone. Arabella hides and watches as Marilyn enters with an attractive man who is not her husband. The pair make love on the bed and Arabella is turned on by what she sees. Arabella continues to hide and watches Marilyn's many affairs take place in the bedroom, until one day she is caught by Marilyn who admits that she knew Arabella had been watching the whole time. Things get steamy between the pair, but soon they will be confronted by someone who knows about their affair and will do anything to stop it.
Erotic ThrillerForbidden AffairContemporary SettingSocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenIntrigue and SuspenseStylish and SensualComplex RelationshipsMoral Dilemmas

Crew

Directed by:
Louisa Warren
Written by:
Shannon Holiday
Produced by:
Scott Chambers, Scott Chambers, Claudine-Helene Aumord
Composed by:
Toby Dunham

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Questions about Dirty Work

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dirty Work worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 3.3 and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dirty Work rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Dirty Work?

1 h 41 min

Dirty Work runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dirty Work?

Critics24
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate Dirty Work higher (44) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Dirty Work in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Dirty Work?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dirty Work in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dirty Work use?

Cannot Tell a LieArmy of Thieves and WhoresBribing the HomelessLuke, I Am Your FatherWrong Song GagBad BossChainsaw GoodAlways a Live TransmissionFaux Affably EvilHumiliation CongaEvil Is PettyDisposable Sex Workerand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Dirty Work, including Cannot Tell a Lie, Army of Thieves and Whores, Bribing the Homeless.

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