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Poster for Cry-Baby

Cry-Baby

Seen it?

1990 | 85 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.5 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $12 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 210K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Waters

  • Johnny DeppWade 'Cry-Baby' Walker
  • Amy LocaneAllison Vernon-Williams
  • Susan TyrrellRamona Rickettes
  • Stephen MailerBaldwin
  • Iggy PopBelvedere Rickettes
  • Ricki LakePepper Walker
  • Traci LordsWanda Woodward
  • Darren E. BurrowsMilton Hackett
  • Kim McGuireMona 'Hatchet-Face' Malnorowski
  • Polly BergenMrs. Vernon-Williams