Cry-Baby 1990

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
64%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
82%
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A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent.

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

Director:

John Waters

Writer:

John Waters

Genres:

Comedy,Romance

Release Date:

1990 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

85 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Cry-Baby

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Patricia Hearst

as Wanda's Mother

David Nelson

as Wanda's Father

Troy Donahue

as Hatchet's Father

Mink Stole

as Hatchet's Mother

Joe Dallesandro

as Milton's Father

Joey Heatherton

as Milton's Mother

Willem Dafoe

as Hateful Guard

Kim Webb

as Lenora

Alan J. Wendl

as Toe-Joe

Jonathan Benya

as Snare-Drum

Scout Raskin

as Susie-Q

Robert Tyree

as Dupree

Angie Levroney

as Dupree's Girlfriend

Drew Ebersole

as Whiffle #1

Kenny Curtis

as Whiffle #2

Scott Neilson

as Whiffle #3

Robert V. Walsh

as Judge

Jenni Blong

as Inga

Craig Wallace

as Conk #1

Phillip Broussard

as Conk #2

Regi Davis

as Conk #3

Nick Fleming

as Conk #4

Robbie Jones

as Conk #5

Vivienne Shub

as Mrs. Tadlock

Robert Marbury

as Angelic Boyfriend

Skip Spencer

as Strip Poker #1

Holter Graham

as Strip Poker #2

Susan Lowe

as Night Court Parent

Dan Griffith

as Snake-Eyes Hood

Kirk McEwen

as Convict #1

Eric Lucas

as Convict #2

Frank Maldonado

as Convict #3

Patrick Mitchell

as Convict #4

Mary Vivian Pearce

as Picnic Mother

Steve Aronson

as Mean Guard

Kelly Goldberg

as Pepper's Baby

Joey Perillo

as Ko Jo Jackson (uncredited)

James Intveld

as Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker (singing voice)

Rachel Sweet

as Allison Vernon-Williams (singing voice)

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