This Filthy World (2006)

Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews

John Waters brings his unique world view to theatre audiences.

In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against the MPAA rating system. Part endearing memoir and part hilarious lecture, This Filthy World touches on everything from the insanity of contemporary pop culture to the director's unforgettable early collaborations with inimitable Pink Flamingos star Divine.

• Released: 2006-11-24
• Genres: Documentary, Comedy
• Runtime: 1h 26m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.6/10 from 48 votes

Directed by Jeff Garlin.

Top cast

• John Waters as Self

Full cast & crew

Where to watch This Filthy World

• United States: watch free on Kanopy
• Australia: stream on Foxtel Now, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube

Movies like This Filthy World

If you enjoyed This Filthy World, these movies have a similar feel:

• Paris Is Burning (1991)
• Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019)
• Good Hair (2009)
• American: The Bill Hicks Story (2010)
• Trevor Noah: Where Was I (2023)
• Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
• Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden (2011)
• AC/DC: Live at River Plate (2009)
• Roger Waters: The Wall (2014)
• David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)
• Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
• Weiner (2016)

Can't decide what to watch?

FlickPicker recommends movies from your own taste and the services you subscribe to, and Pick Together lets a whole group vote on tonight's pick. Try the free random movie generator, find movies with AI, or browse trending movies.

Download FlickPicker on the App Store   Explore the iPhone app