Dirty (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2005, Dirty is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Chris Fisher, running about 97 minutes. “Violence Is A Language People Understand” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two gangbangers turned cops try and cover up a scandal within the LAPD.

Who’s in it. Dirty stars Clifton Collins Jr. as Officer Armando Sancho, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Salim Adel, Keith David as Captain Spain and Cole Hauser as Lieutenant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dirty has proved divisive with audiences.

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 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dirty tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dirty (2005)?
In US, Dirty 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 worth watching?
Dirty holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dirty?
Dirty stars Clifton Collins Jr., Cuba Gooding Jr., Keith David, Cole Hauser and Wood Harris.
When was Dirty released?
Dirty was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.