Pink Flamingos (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1972, Pink Flamingos is a comedy, crime and horror film directed by John Waters, running about 93 minutes. “An exercise in poor taste” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Notorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against Connie & Raymond Marble, a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive".
Who’s in it. Pink Flamingos stars Divine as Divine / Babs Johnson, David Lochary as Raymond Marble, Mary Vivian Pearce as Cotton and Mink Stole as Connie Marble, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Pink Flamingos has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pink Flamingos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pink Flamingos tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pink Flamingos (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pink Flamingos change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pink Flamingos worth watching?
- Pink Flamingos holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pink Flamingos?
- Pink Flamingos stars Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole and Danny Mills.
- When was Pink Flamingos released?
- Pink Flamingos was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.