Pretty Baby
1978, English. Directed by Louis Malle.
The image of an adult world seen through a child's eyes.
In 1917 New Orleans, a 12-year-old girl is raised in a brothel by her prostitute mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 444 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 April 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Louis Malle, Polly Platt
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $12M
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Pretty Baby: quick answers
Is Pretty Baby worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 444 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pretty Baby?
Pretty Baby runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Pretty Baby have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pretty Baby. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pretty Baby parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pretty Baby is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Pretty Baby on?
Pretty Baby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pretty Baby?
If you liked Pretty Baby, try Streetwalkin', Nine 1/2 Weeks, Midnight Cowboy.
Who directed Pretty Baby?
Pretty Baby (1978) was directed by Louis Malle and stars Brooke Shields, Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon.