The Dirt (2019)
Kernel Score: 84% · 1,295 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Music, Comedy
Released: 2019-03-22
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch The Dirt
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of Mötley Crüe and their rise from the Sunset Strip club scene of the early 1980s to superstardom.
The Dirt parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Dirt is an R-rated music biopic depicting drug addiction and the debauched rise of a 1980s hair metal band.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes reckless, self-destructive behavior typical of the band's debauched lifestyle.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — Explicit and frequent depiction of drug addiction and rock-star excess throughout the band's rise.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jeff Tremaine
Cast
- mgk as Tommy Lee
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The Dirt FAQ
Is The Dirt good?
The Dirt has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,295 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Dirt?
In the US you can stream The Dirt on Netflix.
Is The Dirt OK for kids?
The Dirt is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Dirt is an R-rated music biopic depicting drug addiction and the debauched rise of a 1980s hair metal band.
What movies are like The Dirt?
If you liked The Dirt, try The Doors, This Is Spinal Tap, Crossroads and Dolemite Is My Name.