Pink Flamingos (1972) movie poster

Pink Flamingos (1972)

"An exercise in poor taste"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 66% (RT: 84%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrime

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Director
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (548 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Metacritic
47
Cast
Divine as Divine, alias Babs Johnson
David Lochary as Raymond Marble
Mink Stole as Connie Marble
Danny Mills as Crackers
Edith Massey as Edie
Channing Wilroy as Channing
Cookie Mueller as Cookie
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 548 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 66%.
Overview
Notorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against Connie & Raymond Marble, a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive". Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Divine spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Pink Flamingos was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Pink Flamingos is a 1972 comedy, crime film directed by John Waters. Notorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against Connie & Raymond Marble, a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive". The film has been rated by 548 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Pink Flamingos 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. Pink Flamingos (1972) 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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