Cry-Baby (1990) movie poster

Cry-Baby (1990)

"Good girls want him bad. Bad girls want him worse."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 68% (RT: 73%, MC: 63) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Director
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (1,560 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
Metacritic
63
Cast
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
Stephen Mailer as Baldwin
Darren E. Burrows as Milton Hackett
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,560 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 68%.
Overview
A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1990 among dedicated fans.
  • The iconic poster for Cry-Baby was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Johnny Depp spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Cry-Baby is a 1990 comedy, romance film directed by John Waters. A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent. The film has been rated by 1,560 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Cry-Baby delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Cry-Baby (1990) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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