---
title: "Dirty Pretty Things"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-pretty-things-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 3472
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Dirty Pretty Things (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-pretty-things-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dirty Pretty Things is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Miramax, BBC Film, Jonescompany Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An undocumented immigrant discovers a human heart in a west London hotel."

### Why Watch
- directed by Stephen Frears
- written by Steven Knight

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature content suitability rated R
- Tone & Suitability: This film carries an R rating and deals with serious themes appropriate for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stephen Frears
- **Networks / Studios**: Miramax, BBC Film, Jonescompany Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Audrey Tautou** as *Senay*
- **Chiwetel Ejiofor** as *Okwe*
- **Sergi López** as *Sneaky / Juan*
- **Benedict Wong** as *Guo Yi*
- **Sophie Okonedo** as *Juliette*
- **Zlatko Burić** as *Ivan*
- **Damon Younger** as *Punter*
- **Kenan Hudaverdi** as *Cafe Owner*
- **Paul Bhattacharjee** as *Mohammed*
- **Darrell D'Silva** as *Immigration Officer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Dirty Pretty Things released?
The film was released in 2002.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Stephen Frears.

### Q: Who wrote the film?
The screenplay was written by Steven Knight.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
It falls under crime, drama, and thriller.

### Q: Who produced the film?
It was produced by BBC Films and Celador Films.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dirty Pretty Things — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/3472)
- [Dirty Pretty Things (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Pretty_Things_(film))
- [Dirty Pretty Things – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Pretty_Things)
- [Dirty Pretty Things | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dirty_pretty_things)
- [Pretty Things (2005) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/560492-pretty-things/prehled/)
- [Pretty Dead Things 52% (2006) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/313054-pretty-dead-things)

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