John Critic
1/10The most filthiest films of all time even before South Park came into this world’s knowledge!!!
Reviewed on August 10, 2022
Pink Flamingos(1972)
An exercise in poor taste.
6.1(583)1h 33m1972-03-17
ComedyCrime
Pink Flamingos Synopsis
Notorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against Connie & Raymond Marble, a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive".
Pink Flamingos (1972) is a comedy and crime film directed by John Waters, released on March 17, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce and Mink Stole. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 583 ratings.
- Director:
- John Waters
- Writers:
- John Waters
- Producers:
- John Waters
- Cinematographer:
- John Waters
- Production:
- Dreamland
- Budget:
- $12,000
- Revenue:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Pink Flamingos (1972) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Pink Flamingos before you stream it.
Pink Flamingos Cast & Crew
Main cast
Divine
as Divine / Babs Johnson
David Lochary
as Raymond Marble
Mary Vivian Pearce
as Cotton
Mink Stole
as Connie Marble
- Danny Mills
Danny Mills
as Crackers
Edith Massey
as Edie
Channing Wilroy
as Channing
Cookie Mueller
as Cookie
Paul Swift
as The Egg Man
Susan Walsh
as Suzie
- Linda Olgeirson
Linda Olgeirson
as Linda
Pat Moran
as Patty Hitler (Party Guest in Nazi Uniform)
Key crew
Directed by John Waters, written by John Waters, produced by John Waters.
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Pink Flamingos Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 583 ratings.
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Pink Flamingos is a manifesto of bad taste raised to an art form. The plot revolves around a fierce battle for the title of "the filthiest person alive." The main character, played by the magnificent Divine, is ready to do absolutely anything to defend her crown.Waters created a film that systematically breaks every social taboo. It is packed with grotesque imagery, pitch-black humor, and scenes that will remain…
Reviewed on June 17, 2026
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Pink Flamingos – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pink Flamingos online?
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Pink Flamingos (1972) is available to stream on Looke. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pink Flamingos?
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The main cast of Pink Flamingos (1972) includes Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole and Danny Mills. 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 Pink Flamingos released?
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Pink Flamingos was released on March 17, 1972 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Pink Flamingos worth watching?
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Pink Flamingos (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 583 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pink Flamingos?
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