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Dirt

2018 · 102 min

A gritty underdog racing drama that pairs a struggling mentor with a young thief, offering a steady mix of redemption and high-speed action.

Directed by
Alex Ranarivelo
Genres
Drama, Action
Starring
Kevin Dillon, DeRon Horton, Christina Moore
Overview
In search of a lifeline for his struggling off road racing team, a man takes on a young car thief looking for a second chance, but as their worlds collide, they must struggle to forge a successful alliance.

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Directed by
Alex Ranarivelo
Genres
Drama, Action
Starring
Kevin Dillon, DeRon Horton, Christina Moore
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • redemption
  • found family
  • ambition
  • survival
  • loyalty
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour3
Realism7
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Genres
drama, action
Directed by
Alex Ranarivelo
Written by
John Ducey
Starring
Kevin Dillon, DeRon Horton, Christina Moore, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Dominic DeVore, Matthew Glave, Blake Heron, Nicole Cesa
Music
Jamie Christopherson
Cinematography
Reuben Steinberg
Runtime
102 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
French, English, Spanish

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