A Dirty Shame
2004, English. Directed by John Waters.
Threatening the very limits of common decency.
Sylvia Stickles runs a convenience store with her husband and mother-in-law. One day, Sylvia is hit on the head and transforms from an uptight prude to a sex-crazed lunatic. As she goes on a rampage through town, Sylvia attracts the attention of Ray Ray, a sexual healer and tow truck driver in search of the world's greatest orgasm. Their sexual revolution, however, causes a class war in their tiny Baltimore community.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Cast & crew
- John WatersDirector
- Tracey UllmanSylvia Stickles
- Johnny KnoxvilleRay Ray Perkins
- Selma BlairCaprice Stickles
- Chris IsaakVaughn Stickles
- Suzanne ShepherdBig Ethel
- Mink StoleMarge the Neuter
- Patricia HearstPaige
- Jackie HoffmanDora
- Nicholas E.I. NobleWeird Paperboy
- Lucy Newman-WilliamsNeuter Yuppie Woman
- Scott MorganNeuter Yuppie Man
- Wes JohnsonFat Fuck Frank
Details
- Released
- 24 September 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Waters
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $1.9M
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A Dirty Shame: quick answers
Is A Dirty Shame worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 311 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Dirty Shame?
A Dirty Shame runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does A Dirty Shame have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Dirty Shame. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Dirty Shame parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Dirty Shame is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Dirty Shame on?
A Dirty Shame isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Dirty Shame?
If you liked A Dirty Shame, try Pink Flamingos, The Overnight, Desperate Living.
Who directed A Dirty Shame?
A Dirty Shame (2004) was directed by John Waters and stars Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville, Selma Blair.