Dirty Dishes (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Dirty Dishes is a drama film directed by Joyce Buñuel, running about 99 minutes. “Out of the frying pan and into the fire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Diary of a housewife, going mad. Armelle is nearly 30, with a husband and two sons. It's the early 80s in France, unemployment is high, and she's not worked (outside the home) since she was a dancer at age 20.
Who’s in it. Dirty Dishes stars Carole Laure as Armelle Bertrand, Pierre Santini as Marc Bertrand, Liliane Rovère as A friend and Bernard Haller as The director of commercials, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dirty Dishes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Dishes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Dishes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Dishes (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dirty Dishes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dirty Dishes worth watching?
- Dirty Dishes holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dirty Dishes?
- Dirty Dishes stars Carole Laure, Pierre Santini, Liliane Rovère, Bernard Haller and Liza Braconnier.
- When was Dirty Dishes released?
- Dirty Dishes was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.