Pecker(1998)
He never realized how far 35 millimeters would take him.
Pecker Synopsis
A Baltimore teenager who picks up a second-hand camera starts snapping his way to stardom, soon turning into a nationwide sensation, with a fateful choice between his life and his art.
Pecker (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by John Waters, released on September 25, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Edward Furlong, Christina Ricci, Bess Armstrong and Mark Joy. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 215 ratings.
- Director:
- John Waters
- Writers:
- John Waters
- Producers:
- Mark A. Baker, Mark Tarlov, John Fiedler
- Cinematographer:
- Robert M. Stevens
- Composer:
- Stewart Copeland
- Production:
- Polar Entertainment
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,281,761
- Status:
- Released
Pecker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward Furlong
as Pecker
Christina Ricci
as Shelley
Bess Armstrong
as Dr. Klompus
Mark Joy
as Jimmy
Mary Kay Place
as Joyce
Martha Plimpton
as Tina
Brendan Sexton III
as Matt
Mink Stole
as Precinct Captain
Lili Taylor
as Rorey Wheeler
Patricia Hearst
as Lynn Wentworth
- Jean Schertler
Jean Schertler
as Memama
Lauren Hulsey
as Little Chrissy
Key crew
Directed by John Waters, written by John Waters, produced by Mark A. Baker, Mark Tarlov and John Fiedler.
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Pecker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 215 ratings.
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Pecker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pecker online?
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Pecker (1998) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pecker?
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The main cast of Pecker (1998) includes Edward Furlong, Christina Ricci, Bess Armstrong, Mark Joy and Mary Kay Place. The film was directed by John Waters. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pecker released?
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Pecker was released on September 25, 1998 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Pecker worth watching?
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Pecker (1998) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 215 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.