Dirt (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, Dirt is a drama film directed by Paulus Manker, running about 98 minutes. “"An allegory on the obsessive ousider and the banal roots of totalitarianism"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Josef "Schmutz" (german for "dirt"), a security guard obsessed with duty and cleanliness, is given the task of guarding a decommissioned industrial plant. While maintaining his devotion to the authority of property right, the self-proclaimed "Representative of Ownership" is himself slowly losing his sense of reality.
Who’s in it. Dirt stars Fritz Schediwy as Joseph Schmutz, Hans-Michael Rehberg as Oberkontrollor, Josefin Platt and Hanno Pöschl.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dirt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirt (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dirt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dirt worth watching?
- Dirt holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dirt?
- Dirt stars Fritz Schediwy, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Josefin Platt and Hanno Pöschl.
- When was Dirt released?
- Dirt was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.