Cry-Baby
"Good girls want him bad. Bad girls want him worse."
Originally released in 1990. Cry-Baby is a comedy/romance film. directed by John Waters. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, and Susan Tyrrell
Synopsis
A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,550 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.3M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Kim McGuire
as Mona 'Hatchet-Face' Malnorowski
Polly Bergen
as Mrs. Vernon-Williams
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,266,343
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cry-Baby about?
A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent.
Who directed Cry-Baby?
Cry-Baby was directed by John Waters.
How long is Cry-Baby?
Cry-Baby has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Cry-Baby released?
Cry-Baby was released on April 6, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cry-Baby?
The main cast of Cry-Baby includes Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Susan Tyrrell, Iggy Pop, Ricki Lake.
Is Cry-Baby worth watching?
Cry-Baby has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,550 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.