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Pink Flamingos

Name: Pink Flamingos
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1972-03-17
Cast: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole, Danny Mills

1972 | 93 min | Comedy, Crime

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Female Trouble, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off: Rated NC-17: expect drug use and sex.
Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

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".

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $12K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 424K people sought it out in the past year