The Dirt

Right now you can watch The Dirt in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 1,328 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Mgk leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Dirt is worth clearing space for. The Dirt does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. The story of Mötley Crüe and their rise from the Sunset Strip club scene of the early 1980s to superstardom. Mgk and Douglas Booth lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2019. The timing in The Dirt is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Dirt is a strong candidate. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Mgk's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.