The Dirt

The movie "The Dirt" tells the story of Mötley Crüe, one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1980s. The film follows the band's rise to superstardom, from their early days playing clubs on the Sunset Strip to their worldwide success and excesses. The movie stars Douglas Booth as Nikki Sixx, Iwan Rheon as Mick Mars, Colson Baker as Tommy Lee, and Daniel Webber as Vince Neil. The film explores the band's struggles with drug addiction, personal relationships, and the pressures of fame. It also delves into the band's infamous partying lifestyle, including wild nights at strip clubs and backstage antics. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Pete Davidson as Tom Zutaut, David Costabile as Doc McGhee, and cameos from Ozzy Osbourne and David Lee Roth. Despite the band's success and fame, "The Dirt" also highlights their personal struggles and demons. Vince Neil's tumultuous relationships with his wife Sharise and daughter Skylar are a central theme, as well as Nikki Sixx's battle with heroin addiction. The film culminates with the band's rebirth and success with their album "Dr. Feelgood," but also their eventual downfall due to their continued struggles with addiction and personal issues. Overall, "The Dirt" is a raw and unflinching look at one of rock music's most iconic bands and their wild ride to the top.

You can stream The Dirt on: Netflix

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Dirt include Green Book, Newsies, Babylon, There's Still Tomorrow, BlackBerry, The Favourite.

The Dirt was released for streaming on March 22, 2019.