Mondo Trasho (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1969, Mondo Trasho is a comedy, crime and horror film directed by John Waters, running about 95 minutes. “At Last... A "Gutter Film"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A day in the lives of a hit-and-run driver and her victim, and the bizarre things that happen to them before and after they collide (sexual assault by a crazed foot-fetishist, visions of the Virgin Mary, strange chicken-foot grafting operations).
Who’s in it. Mondo Trasho stars Mary Vivian Pearce as The Bombshell / Cinderella, Divine as Divine / Greaser in Alley, David Lochary as Asylum Inmate / Dr. Coathanger / Voice of Snob #2 and Mink Stole as Homeless Woman / Asylum Inmate / Snob #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mondo Trasho has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mondo Trasho page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mondo Trasho tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mondo Trasho (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mondo Trasho change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mondo Trasho worth watching?
- Mondo Trasho holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Mondo Trasho?
- Mondo Trasho stars Mary Vivian Pearce, Divine, David Lochary, Mink Stole and Bob Skidmore.
- When was Mondo Trasho released?
- Mondo Trasho was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.