Cry-Baby (1990)
A prim schoolgirl and a motorcycle delinquent find absurd romance in a brisk, darkly comic world.
A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent.
How intense is Cry-Baby?
Cry-Baby has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a date-night pick and a party watch. The humor runs absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Cry-Baby feels like
- Tone
- campywhimsicaldarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- absurdist
- Best for
- Date nightParty
Where to stream Cry-Baby
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Cry-Baby for you?
Is Cry-Baby scary?
No. Cry-Baby is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cry-Baby gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Cry-Baby sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Cry-Baby OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Cry-Baby?
Cry-Baby runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream Cry-Baby?
Cry-Baby is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Cry-Baby have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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