Filth (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Filth is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Jon S. Baird. It is partly based on Filth by Irvine Welsh. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $8.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Jon S. Baird
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- Based on
- Filth by Irvine Welsh
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Filth About?
The premise of Filth without spoilers, adapted from Filth by Irvine Welsh. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by a desperate need for recognition and advancement, Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson manipulates his colleagues and exploits a gruesome murder investigation. Employing sharp wit and calculated strategies, he attempts to outsmart his superiors and seize a coveted promotion. However, his ambition and flawed methods lead him down a dangerous path, blurring the lines between justice and personal gain.
Filth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scotland
- bipolar disorder
- corrupt cop
- drugs
- nudity
- cocaine
- watching porn
- sexism
- scottish
- police corruption
- downward spiral
- pubic hair
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- male rear nudity
- very loud screaming during sex
- doggystyle sex
- erotic asphyxiation
- psychiatrist
- cross dressing
- hallucination
- murder investigation
- infidelity
- rough sex
- fellatio
- police detective
- death of protagonist
- freemasonry
- drunkenness
- pole dancing
- promotion
- campy
- sardonic
- male nudity
- corruption
- crying man
- cynicism
- decadence
- depravity
- drug use
- emotional instability
- emotionally unstable protagonist
- male protagonist
- mental illness
- bloody face
- emotionally unstable man
- dark comedy
- reference to frank sidebottom
- murder
- cowgirl sex position
- female nudity
- tied to a chair
The Director of Filth
Directed by Jon S. Baird.
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Director Jon S. Baird
More from Jon S. Baird
More films directed by Jon S. Baird, best-rated first: Tetris, Stan & Ollie and Everything's Going to Be Great.
Filth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Filth 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
922 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Filth Plot Summary
What happens in Filth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bruce Robertson, portrayed by James McAvoy, is a deeply troubled Detective Sergeant based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Gripped by borderline personality disorder, Robertson is not only manipulative and scheming, but he also harbors a profound dislike for those around him. He neglects his duties in favor of indulgent vices, including drugs, alcohol, and sexually abusive relationships. His enjoyment comes from orchestrating cruel games at the expense of his coworkers. One of his frequent victims is his mild-mannered friend Clifford Blades, played by Eddie Marsan, whom he relentlessly pranks by calling his wife, Bunty, under false pretenses and soliciting phone sex.
Full summary
The whole story of Filth, scene by scene
Filth Box Office
Filth grossed $8.5 million worldwide. $34,411 came from the US and Canada and $8.5 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.5M
- US & Canada
- $34.4K
- International
- $8.5M
Filth Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Filth - Official Trailer - On DVD and Blu-ray Now!
How Well Do You Know Filth?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
What mental health condition does Bruce Robertson suffer from?
Cars in Filth
10 cars on screen, including the 2004 Audi A6 C6 and the BMW 7 E38.
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2004 Audi A6 C6 Important role -
BMW 7 E38 Important role -
1998 SAAB 9-3 Important role -
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W116 Minor role
Filth Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Prljavo” and “Ordure!”.
- Also known as
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- Prljavo
- Ordure!
- Sujeira
- Filth, el sucio
- 污垢
- Il lercio
- Drecksau
- Грязь
- Brud
- Pislik
- Διαφθορά
- Mocsok
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- Ordure !
- Lixo
- Sviňák
- זוהמה
- Filth: O Nome Da Ambição
- 필스
- Багно
- Гавра
- Purvas
- Špina
- Repugnante
- کثافت
- 下流刑警
- Cảnh Sát Xảo Quyệt
- フィルス, ჭუჭყი
- Svinjarija
- Murdărie
- Kõnts
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Filth FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Filth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Filth?
Filth runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Filth released?
Filth was released on May 30, 2014.
Who directed Filth?
Filth was directed by Jon S. Baird.
More films by Jon S. Baird How much did Filth make at the box office?
Filth grossed $8.5 million worldwide ($34,411 domestic, $8.5 million international).
How is Filth rated?
Filth has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 56 on Metacritic, 69% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Filth based on a book?
Yes. Filth is partly adapted from Filth by Irvine Welsh.
Does Filth have a post-credit scene?
No. Filth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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