Dirty Pretty Things

Name: Dirty Pretty Things
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2002-09-05
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 6.9

2002 · Movie · R · 97 min · ★ 6.9 · 86% critics

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In West London, an undocumented immigrant juggling hotel work uncovers a disturbing discovery in a bathroom that pulls him deeper into a dangerous underground. Surrounded by other immigrants facing constant threats, he struggles to understand what’s happening and what it means for their survival.

Also known as Loin de chez eux

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Years: 2002
Release date: 2002-09-05
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 97 min
Critic score: 86/100
TMDB rating: 6.9/10 (497 votes)

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You’ll likely like this intense West London drama if you’re drawn to hard-edged stories about undocumented life and exploitation; Not for you if you want light entertainment or easy-to-follow dialogue, and you may prefer films like Layer Cake or Mona Lisa instead.

Pros: engrossing immigrant drama; strong performances; unsettling premise | Cons: pacing may drag; language/accent issues; mixed response to tone