A Dirty Shame (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2004, A Dirty Shame is a comedy film directed by John Waters, running about 89 minutes. “Threatening the very limits of common decency.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Dirty Shame stars Tracey Ullman as Sylvia Stickles, Johnny Knoxville as Ray Ray Perkins, Selma Blair as Caprice Stickles and Chris Isaak as Vaughn Stickles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, A Dirty Shame has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Dirty Shame page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Dirty Shame tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Dirty Shame (2004)?
- In US, A Dirty Shame is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Dirty Shame worth watching?
- A Dirty Shame holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Dirty Shame?
- A Dirty Shame stars Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville, Selma Blair, Chris Isaak and Suzanne Shepherd.
- When was A Dirty Shame released?
- A Dirty Shame was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.