Cry-Baby (1990)

Cry-Baby poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $7,735,790Details
International Box Office $313Details
Worldwide Box Office $7,736,103
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,004,905 (38.8% of total gross)
Legs:2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,229 opening theaters/1,236 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $19,761,088

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

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iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 6th, 1990 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: July 27th, 2023 (Limited), released as Quem Não Chora Não... Ama (Portugal)
Video Release: July 12th, 2005 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 85 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Edward Scissorhands
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Keywords: Gangs, Romantic Comedy, 1950s, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Orphan, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Teenage Mom, Teen Pregnancy, Pregnant Women
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Imagine Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 6, 1990 8 $3,004,905   1,229 $2,445   $3,004,905 1
Apr 13, 1990 9 $1,551,180 -48% 1,236 $1,255   $5,483,980 2

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 6, 1990 8 $3,932,800   1,229 $3,200   $3,932,800 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Portugal 7/27/2023 $110 1 1 1 $313 8/3/2023
 
International Total$313 8/3/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Leading Cast

Johnny Depp Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker
Amy Locane Allison Vernon-Williams

Supporting Cast

Susan Tyrrell Ramona
Iggy Pop Belvedere
Ricki Lake Pepper
Traci Lords Wanda
Polly Bergen Mrs. Vernon-Williams
Kim McGuire Hatchet-Face
Darren E. Burrows Milton
Stephen Mailer Baldwin
Kim Webb Lenora
Alan J. Wendl Toe-Joe
Troy Donahue Hatchet's Father
Mink Stole Hatchet's Mother
Joe Dallesandro Milton's Father
Joey Heatherton Milton's Mother
David Nelson Wanda's Father
Patricia Hearst Wanda's Mother
Willem Dafoe Hateful Guard
Jonathan Benya Snare-Drum
Jessica Raskin Susie-Q
Robert Tyree Dupree
Angie Levroney Dupree's Girlfriend
Drew Ebersole Whiffle
Kenny Curtis Whiffle
Scott Neilson Whiffle
Robert Walsh Judge
Jeni Blong Inga
Craig Wallace Conk
Phillip Broussard Conk
Reggie Davis Conk
Nick Fleming Conk
Robbie Jones Conk
Vivienne Shub Mrs. Tadlock
Robert Marbury Angelic Boyfriend
Skip Spencer Strip Poker
Holter Graham Strip Poker
Susan Lowe Night Court Parent
Dan Griffiths Snake-Eyes Hood
Kirk McEwen Convict
Eric Lucas Convict
Frank Maldonado Convict
Patrick Mitchell Convict
Mary Vivian Pearce Picnic Mother
Steve Aronson Mean Guard
Kelly Goldberg Pepper's Baby

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

John Waters Director
Rachel Talalay Producer
Jim Abrahams Executive Producer
Brian Grazer Executive Producer
David Insley Director of Photography
Janice Hampton Supervising Film Editor
Patrick Williams Musical Score by
Tim Sexton Music Supervisor
Becky Mancuso Music Supervisor
Mary Ellen Woods Assistant Director
Karen Koch Unit Production Manager
Vincent Peranio Production Designer
Delores Deluxe Art Director
Chester Overlock Set Decorator
Virginia Nichols Set Decorator
Bryan Duggan Additional Photography
Van Smith Costume Designer
David Davenport Costume Supervisor
Erica Shaevitz Associate Producer
Richard Angelella Sound Mixer
Dwayne Dell Sound Mixer
Randy Thom Re-recording Mixer
Richard Beggs Re-recording Mixer
Gregory Steele Re-recording Mixer
Victor Grodecki Supervising Sound Editor
Russell Brower Sound Effects Editor
Craig Otte Sound Effects Editor
Julie Hall Sound Effects Editor
Bobbi Banks Sound Effects Editor
Brian Risner Sound Effects Editor
Midge Costin Dialogue Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Dialogue Editor
Patrick O'Sullivan Dialogue Editor
Christopher Kennedy Music Editor
Van Smith Make up
Betty A. Beebe make up
Nancy Broadfoot Make up
Christine Mason Hairstylist
Denise Cellucci hairstylist
Doc Pomus Words and Music by
Dave Alvin Words and Music by
J.D. Souther Words and Music by
Waddy Wachtel Words and Music by
John Waters Screenwriter
Paula Herold Casting Director
Pat Moran Casting Director
Jery Hewitt Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$3,004,905 (38.8% of total gross)
Legs:2.57 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,229 opening theaters/1,236 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $19,761,088

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 6th, 1990 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: July 27th, 2023 (Limited), released as Quem Não Chora Não... Ama (Portugal)
Video Release: July 12th, 2005 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 85 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Edward Scissorhands
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Keywords: Gangs, Romantic Comedy, 1950s, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Orphan, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Teenage Mom, Teen Pregnancy, Pregnant Women
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Imagine Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Johnny Depp Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker
Amy Locane Allison Vernon-Williams

Supporting Cast

Susan Tyrrell Ramona
Iggy Pop Belvedere
Ricki Lake Pepper
Traci Lords Wanda
Polly Bergen Mrs. Vernon-Williams
Kim McGuire Hatchet-Face
Darren E. Burrows Milton
Stephen Mailer Baldwin
Kim Webb Lenora
Alan J. Wendl Toe-Joe
Troy Donahue Hatchet's Father
Mink Stole Hatchet's Mother
Joe Dallesandro Milton's Father
Joey Heatherton Milton's Mother
David Nelson Wanda's Father
Patricia Hearst Wanda's Mother
Willem Dafoe Hateful Guard
Jonathan Benya Snare-Drum
Jessica Raskin Susie-Q
Robert Tyree Dupree
Angie Levroney Dupree's Girlfriend
Drew Ebersole Whiffle
Kenny Curtis Whiffle
Scott Neilson Whiffle
Robert Walsh Judge
Jeni Blong Inga
Craig Wallace Conk
Phillip Broussard Conk
Reggie Davis Conk
Nick Fleming Conk
Robbie Jones Conk
Vivienne Shub Mrs. Tadlock
Robert Marbury Angelic Boyfriend
Skip Spencer Strip Poker
Holter Graham Strip Poker
Susan Lowe Night Court Parent
Dan Griffiths Snake-Eyes Hood
Kirk McEwen Convict
Eric Lucas Convict
Frank Maldonado Convict
Patrick Mitchell Convict
Mary Vivian Pearce Picnic Mother
Steve Aronson Mean Guard
Kelly Goldberg Pepper's Baby

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

John Waters Director
Rachel Talalay Producer
Jim Abrahams Executive Producer
Brian Grazer Executive Producer
David Insley Director of Photography
Janice Hampton Supervising Film Editor
Patrick Williams Musical Score by
Tim Sexton Music Supervisor
Becky Mancuso Music Supervisor
Mary Ellen Woods Assistant Director
Karen Koch Unit Production Manager
Vincent Peranio Production Designer
Delores Deluxe Art Director
Chester Overlock Set Decorator
Virginia Nichols Set Decorator
Bryan Duggan Additional Photography
Van Smith Costume Designer
David Davenport Costume Supervisor
Erica Shaevitz Associate Producer
Richard Angelella Sound Mixer
Dwayne Dell Sound Mixer
Randy Thom Re-recording Mixer
Richard Beggs Re-recording Mixer
Gregory Steele Re-recording Mixer
Victor Grodecki Supervising Sound Editor
Russell Brower Sound Effects Editor
Craig Otte Sound Effects Editor
Julie Hall Sound Effects Editor
Bobbi Banks Sound Effects Editor
Brian Risner Sound Effects Editor
Midge Costin Dialogue Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher Dialogue Editor
Patrick O'Sullivan Dialogue Editor
Christopher Kennedy Music Editor
Van Smith Make up
Betty A. Beebe make up
Nancy Broadfoot Make up
Christine Mason Hairstylist
Denise Cellucci hairstylist
Doc Pomus Words and Music by
Dave Alvin Words and Music by
J.D. Souther Words and Music by
Waddy Wachtel Words and Music by
John Waters Screenwriter
Paula Herold Casting Director
Pat Moran Casting Director
Jery Hewitt Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 6, 1990 8 $3,004,905   1,229 $2,445   $3,004,905 1
Apr 13, 1990 9 $1,551,180 -48% 1,236 $1,255   $5,483,980 2

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 6, 1990 8 $3,932,800   1,229 $3,200   $3,932,800 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Portugal 7/27/2023 $110 1 1 1 $313 8/3/2023
 
International Total$313 8/3/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records