Cry-Baby
1990, English. Directed by John Waters.
Good girls want him bad. Bad girls want him worse.
A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,615 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cry-Baby
Cry-Baby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- John WatersDirector
- 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
- Patricia HearstWanda's Mother
- David NelsonWanda's Father
Details
- Released
- 6 April 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Waters
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $8.3M
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Cry-Baby: quick answers
Is Cry-Baby worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,615 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cry-Baby?
Cry-Baby runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Cry-Baby have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cry-Baby. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cry-Baby parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cry-Baby is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cry-Baby on?
Cry-Baby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cry-Baby?
If you liked Cry-Baby, try Valley Girl, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, One Night Only.
Who directed Cry-Baby?
Cry-Baby (1990) was directed by John Waters and stars Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Susan Tyrrell.