# Cry-Baby (1990)

> A tearful greaser and a restless square collide in John Waters's exuberant rock-and-roll send-up of 1950s teen rebellion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4927

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: John Waters
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Susan Tyrrell, Stephen Mailer, Iggy Pop, Ricki Lake, Traci Lords, Darren E. Burrows
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099329/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: campy, irreverent, witty, cult movie night, retro musical night

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