Dirty Work

Dirty Work

Revenge is sweet. (And surprisingly affordable.)

Directed by Bob Saget

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Robert Simonds Productions

199882 min6.2 / 10

A high-energy, irreverent comedy about friendship and scrappy entrepreneurship, driven by absurdist revenge schemes and genuine heart.

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.

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  • Is Dirty Work sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Dirty Work easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Dirty Work scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does Dirty Work end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Dirty Work violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity18

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise67

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Dirty Work

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dirty Work

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dirty Work, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dirty Work, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dirty Work, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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