Female Trouble (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, Female Trouble is a comedy and crime film directed by John Waters, running about 98 minutes. “Nice girls don't wear cha-cha heels.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life and times of Dawn Davenport, showing her progression from bratty schoolgirl to crazed mass murderer - all of which stems from her parents' refusal to buy her cha-cha heels for Christmas.
Who’s in it. Female Trouble stars Divine as Dawn Davenport / Earl Peterson, David Lochary as Donald Dasher, Mary Vivian Pearce as Donna Dasher and Mink Stole as Taffy Davenport, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Female Trouble has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Female Trouble page.
If you liked it. Fans of Female Trouble tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Female Trouble (1974)?
- In US, Female Trouble is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Female Trouble worth watching?
- Female Trouble holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Female Trouble?
- Female Trouble stars Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole and Edith Massey.
- When was Female Trouble released?
- Female Trouble was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.