The Dirt stars Machine Gun Kelly as Tommy Lee, Douglas Booth as Nikki Sixx, Iwan Rheon as Mick Mars, and Daniel Webber as Vince Neil, chronicling the wild rise of Mötley Crüe.
Main cast
- Tommy LeeMachine Gun KellyMain
- Nikki SixxDouglas BoothMain
- Mick MarsIwan RheonMain
- Vince NeilDaniel WebberMain
Supporting cast
- Doc McGheeDavid CostabileSupp
- Tom ZutautLeven RambinSupp
- RazzleMax MilnerSupp
- Mick Mars’ MotherKathryn MorrisSupp
- Tommy Lee’s Father (uncredited)Joe ChrestSupp
Guest & voice
- David Lee RothChristian MalminGuest
- Nikki’s MotherRebekah GrafGuest
- Sharise NeilEmmy CarelloGuest
- Nikki Sixx’s StepfatherPeter Strand RumpelGuest
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About this cast
The Dirt is a 2019 biographical comedy-drama film based on Mötley Crüe’s autobiography. It follows the band’s formation, outrageous antics, and turbulent career through four main characters: Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Vince Neil.
FAQs
Who plays Tommy Lee in The Dirt?
Machine Gun Kelly (real name Colson Baker) plays Tommy Lee in The Dirt.
Who plays Nikki Sixx in The Dirt?
Douglas Booth plays Nikki Sixx in the film.
Is The Dirt based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the 2001 autobiography ‘The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band’ by Mötley Crüe and Neil Strauss.
Did the real band members appear in The Dirt?
The real Mötley Crüe members do not appear as themselves, but the film includes cameos by musicians such as Scott Ian of Anthrax and others.
How violent is The Dirt?
The film contains strong sexual content, drug use, nudity, and some violence, earning an R rating in the US and an 18 certificate in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026