Dirty Angels (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Dirty Angels is a 2024 action thriller directed by Martin Campbell, starring Eva Green as Jake, Maria Bakalova and Edmund Kingsley. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $67,877 worldwide on a $36 million budget. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Dreamaker Productions
- Budget
- $36M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dirty Angels About?
The premise of Dirty Angels without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
An American soldier named Jake joins an all-women commando unit to rescue a group of schoolgirls held hostage in Afghanistan. The team plans to infiltrate the terrorists’ camp by posing as members of a relief organization, but the mission is complicated by betrayals, tragic events, and Jake's personal history.
Dirty Angels Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nudity
- female protagonist
- rescue mission
- white savior
- military propaganda
- government propaganda
- all girl school
- kidnapping a teenage girl
- girls' school
- reference to the taliban
- reference to isis
- pakistan
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- politician's daughter
- political kidnapping
- female students
- female soldier
- highschool student
- daughter of a politician
- reference to the doors
- army base
- teamwork
- female warrior
- soldier
- subtitled scene
- afghanistan
- terrorist
- suspense
- pickup truck
- no opening credits
- evil man
- action heroine
- sheik
- f word
- two word title
- terrorism
- leader
- teenager
- taxi
- f rated
- jail cell
- u.s. army
- strong female lead
- military
- truck
- reference to mcdonald's
- california
- profanity
- anti heroine
- dark past
- basketball
Dirty Angels Cast & Characters
Eva Green leads the cast as Jake, with Maria Bakalova as The Bomb and Edmund Kingsley as Doctor Mike. Directed by Martin Campbell; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Martin Campbell
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Eva Green as Jake -
Maria Bakalova as The Bomb - Edmund Kingsley as Doctor Mike
- Christopher Backus as Travis
Also Starring in Dirty Angels
· 9 more- Laëtitia Eïdo Awina
- Reza Brojerdi Malik
- Vassilis Koukalani Bashir
- Ruby Rose
- Jojo T. Gibbs
- Hadi Khanjanpour Afshin
- George Iskandar Amir
- Mitko Angelov Afghan Crowd Men
- Rona-Lee Shim'on
More from Martin Campbell
More films directed by Martin Campbell, best-rated first: Casino Royale, GoldenEye, The Foreigner and Edge of Darkness.
Dirty Angels Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dirty Angels 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 35/100, strongest in character & emotion (50) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).
Dirty Angels Echo Score Breakdown
Dirty Angels delivers competent action set pieces but is undermined by a disjointed narrative and uneven production values. Critics acknowledge Martin Campbell’s seasoned direction and Eva Green’s committed performance, yet note missed thematic depth and a tonal heaviness that detracts from impact. Audience feedback skews heavily negative, citing poor CGI, flat acting, and a confusing plot, resulting in limited replay appeal.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 35
In terms of direction and visual execution, Campbell’s veteran hand provides brisk pacing and clear action choreography, which some reviewers find solid. However, numerous critiques highlight subpar CGI, inaccurate uniforms, and a rushed visual polish that diminish the film’s aesthetic cohesion. The disparity between competent staging and flawed technical elements yields a modest artistic assessment.
- Character & Emotion 50
When evaluating performances and character depth, Eva Green’s intense portrayal receives consistent praise for nuance and physical commitment, and several viewers note the ensemble’s effort to avoid stereotypes. Conversely, a substantial portion of feedback describes acting as wooden, with dialogue deemed weak and supporting roles underdeveloped. This split perception results in an average character rating that reflects both standout work and pervasive shortcomings.
- Story & Flow 35
The film’s plot attempts to weave multiple geopolitical threads, but many reviewers find the narrative convoluted and the pacing uneven, resulting in a loss of coherence. Positive notes mention a believable core premise and occasional engaging action sequences. Nonetheless, frequent criticisms of a rushed script, clichéd set‑pieces, and an overall lack of thematic focus lower the story’s effectiveness.
- Sensory Experience 30
Visual and auditory elements receive mixed reactions; the action choreography is praised for its kinetic energy, yet the CGI quality is repeatedly described as poor, detracting from immersion. Sound design receives little comment, suggesting it neither stands out nor hinders the experience. The overall sensory impression is one of a film that delivers moments of excitement but is marred by technical deficiencies.
- Rewatch Factor 30
Considering repeat viewings, the film’s limited narrative clarity and technical flaws reduce its long‑term appeal. While a subset of viewers appreciates the lead performance and occasional action thrills, the predominance of negative feedback—citing confusing plot, weak dialogue, and unsatisfying CGI—suggests most audiences are unlikely to revisit the movie. Consequently, its rewatch factor is modest at best.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
7004 votes
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 3.6
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Dirty Angels Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Dirty Angels from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the intense backdrop of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a group of armed terrorists seizes control of a girls’ school, capturing numerous students, including Badia—the esteemed daughter of Afghanistan’s Minister of Education—as well as the daughter of the U.S. Ambassador. While some of the girls initially manage to flee to the rooftop in a desperate attempt to escape, they are soon apprehended. Faced with this dire situation, the terrorists issue an alarming demand: $10 million ransom for each hostage, alongside the release of a notorious prisoner named Sheik Al-Shimali.
Full summary
The whole story of Dirty Angels, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Dirty Angels Box Office & Budget
Dirty Angels grossed $67,877 worldwide on a $36 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$67.9K
- International
- $67.9K
- Budget
- $36M
Dirty Angels Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Official Clip - 'Do You Want to Talk About It'
- Clip Official Clip - 'Calling That Number'
How Well Do You Know Dirty Angels?
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Dirty Angels Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “天使營救” and “肮脏天使”.
- Also known as
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- 天使營救
- 肮脏天使
- Anges du Chaos
- Anioły wojny
- Ángeles del desierto
- Грязные ангелы
- Брудні янголи
- לוחמות ללא גבול
- 더티 엔젤스, ბინძური ანგელოზები
- 骯髒天使
- Мръсни Ангели
- Prljavi anđeli
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- Anjos do Deserto
- Επιχείρηση: Dirty Angels
- Anjos Malignos
- Những Thiên Thần Chiến Trường
- الملائكة الأشرار
- นางฟ้าพันธุ์ดุ
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Dirty Angels FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dirty Angels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dirty Angels?
Dirty Angels runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Dirty Angels released?
Dirty Angels was released on December 13, 2024.
Who directed Dirty Angels?
Dirty Angels was directed by Martin Campbell.
More films by Martin Campbell Who is in the cast of Dirty Angels?
Dirty Angels stars Eva Green as Jake, Maria Bakalova as The Bomb and Edmund Kingsley as Doctor Mike, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Dirty Angels make at the box office?
Dirty Angels grossed $67,877 worldwide on a budget of $36 million.
How is Dirty Angels rated?
Dirty Angels has 4.6/10 on IMDb and 42 on Metacritic.
Does Dirty Angels have a post-credit scene?
No. Dirty Angels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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