Multiple Maniacs (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1970, Multiple Maniacs is a comedy, crime and horror film directed by John Waters, running about 97 minutes. “A celluloid atrocity!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lady Divine becomes enraged when her boyfriend cheats on her and descends into a life of murder and mayhem.
Who’s in it. Multiple Maniacs stars Divine as Lady Divine, David Lochary as Mr. David, Mary Vivian Pearce as Bonnie / Cavalcade Patron and Mink Stole as Mink / Cavalcade Patron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Multiple Maniacs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Multiple Maniacs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Multiple Maniacs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Multiple Maniacs (1970)?
- In US, Multiple Maniacs is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Multiple Maniacs worth watching?
- Multiple Maniacs holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Multiple Maniacs?
- Multiple Maniacs stars Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole and Cookie Mueller.
- When was Multiple Maniacs released?
- Multiple Maniacs was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.