Dirty Pretty Things (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dirty Pretty Things is a 2003 drama thriller directed by Stephen Frears, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Okonedo and Audrey Tautou. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $13.9 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dirty Pretty Things About?
The premise of Dirty Pretty Things without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Living as an undocumented immigrant in London, Okwe works as a taxi driver and hotel attendant, sharing a life with Senay, a fellow refugee. His precarious existence is upended when a disturbing find within the hotel exposes him to a dangerous network of crime and corruption. Forced to confront the city's hidden darkness, Okwe risks everything to protect himself and those he cares about.
Dirty Pretty Things Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- african man
- video arcade
- asian man
- immigrant as protagonist
- virginal sex
- woman wears a bra and panties
- playing chess
- chinese man
- crying woman
- dead wife
- deportation threat
+38 more Show fewer
- sewing factory
- forged passport
- widower
- adult female virgin
- apartment key
- male masturbation
- muslim woman
- nigerian man
- sleeping on a couch
- illegal organ trade
- genital examination
- airport good bye
- turkish woman
- workplace drama
- social commentary
- england
- united kingdom
- europe
- murder
- night
- fear
- conspiracy thriller
- psychological drama
- psychological thriller
- roommate roommate relationship
- brief bare breast
- hotel
- immigrant
- surgery
- money
- physician
- drugs
- medicine
- west london
- immigration
- human heart
- chambermaid
- toilet
Dirty Pretty Things Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor leads the cast, with Sophie Okonedo and Audrey Tautou. Directed by Stephen Frears.
-
Director Stephen Frears
Dirty Pretty Things Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dirty Pretty Things 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
-
IMDb 7.2 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.2
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 69% User score
See on TMDB
Dirty Pretty Things Plot Summary
What happens in Dirty Pretty Things from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Okwe, a talented doctor from his unnamed home country, found himself forced to flee after being falsely accused of his wife’s murder. Settling in the United Kingdom as an undocumented immigrant, he struggles to survive by driving a cab during the day and working the night shift at a hotel filled with fellow immigrants, both documented and undocumented. Every day, he faces the weight of his circumstances, often providing medical care for his fellow cab drivers suffering from various ailments, thanks to the antibiotics his friend Guo Yi, who works at a hospital mortuary, manages to provide.
Full summary
The whole story of Dirty Pretty Things, scene by scene
Dirty Pretty Things Box Office
Dirty Pretty Things grossed $13.9 million worldwide. $8.1 million came from the US and Canada and $5.8 million (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.9M
- US & Canada
- $8.1M
- International
- $5.8M
Dirty Pretty Things Awards & Nominations
Dirty Pretty Things was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 2003.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
-
Oscars 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
-
BAFTA 2003 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Outstanding British Film
Dirty Pretty Things Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dirty Pretty Things.
How Well Do You Know Dirty Pretty Things?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What profession did Okwe practice in his homeland?
Cars in Dirty Pretty Things
48 cars on screen, including the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 and the 1992 Rover 820 R17.
-
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 Main role -
1992 Rover 820 R17 Main role -
1989 Vauxhall Carlton MkIII Main role -
1992 BMW 320i E36 Minor role
Dirty Pretty Things Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Negocios Entrañables” and “天使夜驚情”.
- Also known as
-
- Negocios Entrañables
- 天使夜驚情
- Loin de chez eux
- Kleine schmutzige Tricks
- Piccoli affari sporchi
- Estranhos de Passagem
- Dirty Pretty Things : Loin de chez eux
- Negocios ocultos
- Грязные прелести
- Kirli Tatlı Şeyler
- 美丽坏东西
- Špína Londýna
+11 more Show fewer
- Gyönyörű mocsokságok
- דברים יפים מלוכלכים
- Coisas Belas E Sujas
- Βρόμικα όμορφα πράγματα
- Мръсни хубави неща
- Niewidoczni
- 美麗．壞東西
- 더티 프리티 씽
- 堕天使のパスポート
- Viața la Londra
- Бруднi принади, ბინძური მშვენიერი ამბები
Seen Dirty Pretty Things?
Movies Like Dirty Pretty Things
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dirty Affair, Dirty God and Immigrant.
Dirty Pretty Things FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dirty Pretty Things, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dirty Pretty Things?
Dirty Pretty Things runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Dirty Pretty Things released?
Dirty Pretty Things was released on July 18, 2003.
Who directed Dirty Pretty Things?
Dirty Pretty Things was directed by Stephen Frears.
More films by Stephen Frears Who is in the cast of Dirty Pretty Things?
Dirty Pretty Things stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Okonedo and Audrey Tautou.
How much did Dirty Pretty Things make at the box office?
Dirty Pretty Things grossed $13.9 million worldwide ($8.1 million domestic, $5.8 million international).
How is Dirty Pretty Things rated?
Dirty Pretty Things has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Dirty Pretty Things nominated for any awards?
Dirty Pretty Things received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Dirty Pretty Things have a post-credit scene?
No. Dirty Pretty Things has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
