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Cry-Baby (1990)

โ€œGood girls want him bad. Bad girls want him worse.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 1,591 votes 1h 25m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#37 of 69 films from 1990 #1562 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by John Waters ยท Written by John Waters

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Overview

A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent.

Cast

Johnny Deppas Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker
Amy Locaneas Allison Vernon-Williams
Susan Tyrrellas Ramona Rickettes
Iggy Popas Belvedere Rickettes
Ricki Lakeas Pepper Walker
Traci Lordsas Wanda Woodward
Stephen Maileras Baldwin
Darren E. Burrowsas Milton Hackett
Kim McGuireas Mona 'Hatchet-Face' Malnorowski
Polly Bergenas Mrs. Vernon-Williams
Patricia Hearstas Wanda's Mother
David Nelsonas Wanda's Father
Troy Donahueas Hatchet's Father
Mink Stoleas Hatchet's Mother

Facts

Release dateApril 6, 1990
Runtime85 min (1h 25m) โ€” shorter as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$8,266,343 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0099329

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Questions

How long is Cry-Baby?
Cry-Baby runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Cry-Baby worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,591 votes, which places it #37 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 48%) and #1562 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Cry-Baby?
Cry-Baby was directed by John Waters. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Serial Mom (1994), Pink Flamingos (1972).
Who stars in Cry-Baby?
Johnny Depp as Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker; Amy Locane as Allison Vernon-Williams; Susan Tyrrell as Ramona Rickettes; Iggy Pop as Belvedere Rickettes; Ricki Lake as Pepper Walker; Traci Lords as Wanda Woodward.
What is Cry-Baby rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cry-Baby?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15037.

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