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Dirty Work (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1998, Dirty Work is a comedy film directed by Bob Saget, running about 82 minutes. “Revenge is a dish best served DIRTY.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Unemployed and recently dumped, Mitch and his buddy Sam start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam's father needs to get a heart transplant.

Who’s in it. Dirty Work stars Norm Macdonald as Mitch, Jack Warden as Pops, Artie Lange as Sam and Traylor Howard as Kathy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Dirty Work has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Work page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Work tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dirty Work (1998)?
In US, Dirty Work is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dirty Work worth watching?
Dirty Work holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dirty Work?
Dirty Work stars Norm Macdonald, Jack Warden, Artie Lange, Traylor Howard and Don Rickles.
When was Dirty Work released?
Dirty Work was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.