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Dirty Computer (2018): Cast & Where to Watch

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Dirty Computer is a 2018 romantic drama directed by Emma Westenberg and Lacey Duke, starring Janelle Monáe as Jane 57821, Jannica Olin and Marlo Su. It runs 49 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Dirty Computer (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
49 min
Directors
Emma Westenberg and Lacey Duke
Genres
Drama , Romance , Sci-Fi , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dirty Computer About?

The premise of Dirty Computer without spoilers.

This film portrays the story of Jane 57821, a young woman living in a dystopian future where citizens are known as ‘computers.’ It explores themes of humanity and the impact of technology when minds and machines converge. The narrative examines life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness within a totalitarian society that prioritizes control and fear over freedom.

Dirty Computer Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • society
  • music video
  • female nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • full frontal nudity
Where to watch

Where to Watch Dirty Computer

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Dirty Computer Cast & Characters

Janelle Monáe leads the cast as Jane 57821, with Jannica Olin as Dirty Computer and Marlo Su as Dirty. Directed by Emma Westenberg and Lacey Duke; 25 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dirty Computer

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Videos

Dirty Computer Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer [Trailer]
  • Clip Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer [Emotion Picture]

Seen Dirty Computer?

FAQ

Dirty Computer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Dirty Computer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dirty Computer?

Dirty Computer runs 49 minutes.

When was Dirty Computer released?

Dirty Computer was released on April 23, 2018.

Who directed Dirty Computer?

Dirty Computer was directed by Emma Westenberg and Lacey Duke.

More films by Emma Westenberg

Who is in the cast of Dirty Computer?

Dirty Computer stars Janelle Monáe as Jane 57821, Jannica Olin as Dirty Computer and Marlo Su as Dirty, among 25 credited actors.

Where can I watch Dirty Computer?

In the US, Dirty Computer is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does Dirty Computer have a post-credit scene?

No. Dirty Computer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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