# Polyester (1981)

> A disgraced Baltimore housewife navigates infidelity, pregnancy, pornography, and a bizarre neighborhood scandal in John Waters's gloriously tacky suburban satire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8416

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: John Waters
- Cast: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson, Mary Garlington, Ken King, Mink Stole, Joni Ruth White
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082926/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: campy, irreverent, sardonic, cult movie night, late night viewing

## Synopsis

A suburban housewife navigates the chaos of her crumbling family life, where infidelity reigns and secrets abound.

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