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The Dirties

The Dirties

We're just here for the bad guys.

20136.31h 23m

Overview

The line between reality and fiction starts to blur when two best friends start making a movie about getting revenge on bullies.

Directed by Matt Johnson
Written by Josh Boles, Evan Morgan, Matt Johnson
Produced by Matt Johnson, Matthew Miller, Evan Morgan
Box OfficeBudget: $10K0

Top Cast

Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Matt

Owen Williams

Owen Williams

Owen

K

Krista Madison

Chrissy H.

Shailene Garnett

Shailene Garnett

Krissy B.

Jay McCarrol

Jay McCarrol

Mr. Bird

B

Brandon Wickens

Jackman

J

Josh Boles

Boozy

P

Padraig Singal

Boy in Park 1

R

Ross Hill

Boy in Park 2

A

Alen Delain

Alan

Themes & Keywords

rebellionhigh schoolmale friendshipmockumentarybullyrevengecrushbest friendhatredschool shootingsolitudeestrangementschool projectcorridorfaux documentary

About The Dirties

The Dirties is a comedy, drama, crime film released in 2013 exploring themes of rebellion, high school, male friendship, mockumentary, bully, revenge. Directed by Matt Johnson, it stars Matt Johnson, Owen Williams, Krista Madison. The line between reality and fiction starts to blur when two best friends start making a movie about getting revenge on bullies.

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