Pretty Baby
Seen it?1978 | 110 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
In 1917 New Orleans, a 12-year-old girl is raised in a brothel by her prostitute mother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$12 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 555K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Louis Malle
- Brooke ShieldsViolet
- Keith CarradineBellocq
- Susan SarandonHattie
- Frances FayeNell
- Antonio FargasProfessor
- Matthew AntonRed Top
- Diana ScarwidFrieda
- Barbara SteeleJosephine
- Gerrit GrahamHighpockets
- Don HoodAlfred Fuller