Female Trouble
1976, English. Directed by John Waters.
Nice girls don't wear cha-cha heels.
Teenage delinquent Dawn Davenport, incensed after her parents do not give her the cha-cha heels she wanted for Christmas, runs away from home. After an illegitimate child and hairstylist husband bring her more misery, she's enticed into a life of crime when the owners of her husband's salon promise her fame and fortune.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 241 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 15 February 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Waters
- Budget
- $25K
- Box office
- $9.1K
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Female Trouble: quick answers
Is Female Trouble worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 241 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Female Trouble?
Female Trouble runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Female Trouble have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Female Trouble. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Female Trouble parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Female Trouble on?
Female Trouble isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Female Trouble?
If you liked Female Trouble, try Desperate Living, Cotton Comes to Harlem, Pink Flamingos.
Who directed Female Trouble?
Female Trouble (1976) was directed by John Waters and stars Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce.