The Dirty Three (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2007, The Dirty Three is a music and documentary film directed by Darcy Maine, running about 104 minutes. “The Dirty Three are the rough and ready jewels in the crown of Australian rock and roll history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Dirty Three are the rough and ready jewels in the crown of Australian rock and roll history. Born from the need to put food on the table and spawned from the intensely collaborative local Australian music scene in the 80's and early 90's, the Dirty Three pioneered the instrumental rock and roll music scene in Australia with their cathartic, sometimes violent and always spellbinding brand of music. Within a few short years, they achieved local and international success and left Australian shores to take their Music to the world. To this day the band continues to tour the world and serve the music that they see as a real, living and breathing thing that chooses the Dirty Three's custodianship.
Who’s in it. The Dirty Three stars Steve Albini as Self, Nick Cave as Self, Warren Ellis as Self and Bobby Gillespie as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Dirty Three has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dirty Three page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dirty Three tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dirty Three (2007)?
- In AU, The Dirty Three is available to stream on Foxtel Now, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dirty Three worth watching?
- The Dirty Three holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dirty Three?
- The Dirty Three stars Steve Albini, Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Bobby Gillespie and Mick Harvey.
- When was The Dirty Three released?
- The Dirty Three was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.