Dirty Work (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dirty Work is a 1998 comedy directed by Bob Saget, starring Norm Macdonald, Artie Lange and Chevy Chase. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $10 million worldwide. Critics gave it 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Bob Saget
- Genre
- Comedy
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dirty Work About?
The premise of Dirty Work without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Frustrated by constant mistreatment, a man finds an unusual way to fight back by becoming a professional avenger. He establishes a business, offering creative and often hilarious retribution on behalf of those seeking revenge. His unique service quickly gains popularity as he transforms personal misfortunes into a surprising and profitable venture.
Dirty Work Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revenge
- cameo appearance
- deadpan humor
- workout video
- star died before release
- dead body in a car trunk
- male rape
- male on male rape
- dark comedy
- success
- not thinking things through
- not taken seriously
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- not thinking things clearly
- enough is enough
- not doing the right thing
- unreasonable
- job
- offscreen murder
- gambling debt
- urinating on someone
- father son relationship
- prison rape
- rape
- toilet
- homelessness
- white panties
- severed nose
- cleavage
- babysitter
- italian american
- beer
- bar
- sleeping in a car
- slapstick comedy
- reference to satan
- prostitute
- prison
- prisoner
- prison cell
- prank
- popcorn
- pizza delivery boy
- opera house
- movie theater
- little person
- low income housing
- live television advertisement
- hospital
- hell
- heart transplant
Dirty Work Cast
Norm Macdonald leads the cast, with Artie Lange and Chevy Chase. Directed by Bob Saget; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Saget
Also Starring in Dirty Work
· 6 moreDirty Work Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dirty Work 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 62% User score
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Dirty Work Plot Summary
What happens in Dirty Work from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quaint Midwest town, Mitch Weaver and his best friend Sam McKenna navigate life as social outcasts, standing firm against any injustices thanks to the lessons from Sam’s father, Pops McKenna. In their youth, they take a stand by getting a school bully arrested for gun possession (that they planted) and catching a crossing guard engaged in inappropriate behavior. Tragedy strikes when Mitch loses his single mother and moves in with Sam and Pops. Their antics continue as teenagers when they seek revenge on a petty meter maid and deal with a neighborhood dog by adopting a mischievous German Shepherd.
Full summary
The whole story of Dirty Work, scene by scene
Dirty Work Box Office
Dirty Work grossed $10 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10M
- US & Canada
- $10M
Dirty Work Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers and 4 clips.
- Trailer 4K UHD/BD Promo Trailer
- Clip Fishy Job
- Clip I'm Your Father
- Clip Job Search Scene
How Well Do You Know Dirty Work?
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
Who teaches Mitch and Sam the importance of standing up for oneself?
Cars in Dirty Work
25 cars on screen, including the 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and the 1997 Cadillac DeVille.
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1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Main role -
1997 Cadillac DeVille Minor role -
Caterpillar D6 D Minor role -
1988 Chevrolet C-3500 Minor role
Dirty Work Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Trabajo sucio” and “Vingança Sob Encomenda”.
- Also known as
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- Trabajo sucio
- Vingança Sob Encomenda
- Trabalho Sujo
- Bérbosszú Bt. - Megfizetünk, ha megfizetnek
- Грязная работа
- Kirli İş
- Мръсна работа
- Brudna robota
- Dirty Work - Agenzia lavori sporchi
- Jäynäjengi
- O slujba murdara
- Prljavi posao
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- Sale Boulot
- Βρώμικη δουλειά
- Nešvarus darbelis
- 下流勾当
- 못말리는 해결사
- Брудна робота
- เดอร์ตี้เวิร์ก
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Dirty Work FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dirty Work, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dirty Work?
Dirty Work runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Dirty Work released?
Dirty Work was released on June 12, 1998.
Who directed Dirty Work?
Dirty Work was directed by Bob Saget.
More films by Bob Saget Who is in the cast of Dirty Work?
Dirty Work stars Norm Macdonald, Artie Lange and Chevy Chase, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Dirty Work make at the box office?
Dirty Work grossed $10 million worldwide.
How is Dirty Work rated?
Dirty Work has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 24 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Dirty Work have a post-credit scene?
No. Dirty Work has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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