---
title: "Dirty Work"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-work-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14577
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Dirty Work (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-work-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dirty Work is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Robert Simonds Productions, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two friends start a revenge‑for‑hire service to fund a life‑saving surgery."

### Why Watch
- Humorous premise about unconventional jobs
- Strong chemistry between Norm Macdonald and Artie Lange
- Brief 1‑hour‑22‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- PG‑13 rating limits more adult content
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑13 comedy includes mild adult humor and slapstick situations, suitable for teens and older.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, revenge, buddy, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-work-1998#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bob Saget
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Robert Simonds Productions, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Norm Macdonald** as *Mitch*
- **Artie Lange** as *Sam*
- **Jack Warden** as *Pops*
- **Traylor Howard** as *Kathy*
- **Christopher McDonald** as *Travis Cole*
- **Chevy Chase** as *Dr. Farthing*
- **Don Rickles** as *Hamilton*
- **Polly Shannon** as *Toni-Ann*
- **David Koechner** as *Anton Phillips*
- **Rebecca Romijn** as *Bearded Lady*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows Mitch and Sam, longtime friends who launch the business.

### Q: What motivates the revenge‑for‑hire business?
They need to raise $50,000 for Sam's father's heart transplant.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a comedy.

### Q: What is the film's rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dirty Work — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14577)
- [Dirty Work (1998 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Work_(1998_film))
- [Dirty Work (2004) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/51301-dirty-work/prehled/)
- [Dirty Work (1992) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/188942-dirty-work)
- [Dirty Work (1992)](https://www.sms.cz/film/dirty-work-1992)

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