The Cry Baby Killer (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1958, The Cry Baby Killer is a crime film directed by Jus Addiss, running about 62 minutes. “YESTERDAY a Teenage Rebel... TODAY a mad-dog slayer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage boy panics and takes hostages when he thinks he's committed murder.
Who’s in it. The Cry Baby Killer stars Harry Lauter as Police Lt. Porter, Jack Nicholson as Jimmy Wallace, Carolyn Mitchell as Carole Fields and Brett Halsey as Manny Cole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Cry Baby Killer has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $600K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cry Baby Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cry Baby Killer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cry Baby Killer (1958)?
- In US, The Cry Baby Killer is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cry Baby Killer worth watching?
- The Cry Baby Killer holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cry Baby Killer?
- The Cry Baby Killer stars Harry Lauter, Jack Nicholson, Carolyn Mitchell, Brett Halsey and Ralph Reed.
- When was The Cry Baby Killer released?
- The Cry Baby Killer was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.