Polyester
1981, English. Directed by John Waters.
It’s Scentsational!
Blessed with a keen sense of smell and cursed with a philandering pornographer husband, a parasitic mother, and a pair of delinquent children, the long-suffering Francine Fishpaw turns to the bottle as her life falls apart -- until deliverance appears in the form of a hunk named Todd Tomorrow. Originally screened with "Odorama" scratch and sniff cards so the audience could (at their own risk) smell along with the film.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.0/10 from 197 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- John WatersDirector
- DivineFrancine Fishpaw
- Tab HunterTodd Tomorrow
- Edith MasseyCuddles Kovinsky
- David SamsonElmer Fishpaw
- Mary GarlingtonLu-Lu Fishpaw
- Ken KingDexter Fishpaw
- Mink StoleSandra Sullivan
- Joni Ruth WhiteLa Rue
- Hans KrammHeintz
- Stiv BatorsBo-Bo Belsinger
- Rick BreitenfeldDr. Arnold Quackenshaw
- Michael WatsonFreddy Ashton
Details
- Released
- 29 May 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- John Waters
- Budget
- $300K
- Box office
- $1.1M
Check ratings elsewhere
If you liked Polyester
Serial Mom
1994 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Pink Flamingos
1972 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Overnight
2015 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Where’s Poppa?
1970 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Female Trouble
1976 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Beau Is Afraid
2023 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mystery Team
2009 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Desperate Living
1977 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Raising Arizona
1987 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
21 & Over
2013 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Polyester: quick answers
Is Polyester worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 197 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Polyester?
Polyester runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Polyester have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Polyester. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Polyester suitable for kids?
Polyester is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Polyester?
If you liked Polyester, try Serial Mom, Pink Flamingos, The Overnight.
Who directed Polyester?
Polyester (1981) was directed by John Waters and stars Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey.