Female Trouble
“Nice girls don't wear cha-cha heels.”
Teenage delinquent Dawn Davenport, incensed after her parents do not give her the cha-cha heels she wanted for Christmas, runs away from home. After an illegitimate child and hairstylist husband bring her more misery, she's enticed into a life of crime when the owners of her husband's salon promise her fame and fortune.
Where to watch Female Trouble in United States
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Where is Female Trouble streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About Female Trouble
Female Trouble is a 1976 English-language comedy and crime film directed by John Waters. The cast is led by Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Female Trouble was produced by Dreamland and made in United States of America. It was released on February 15, 1976, and carries a 18 certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Waters
- Writers
- John Waters
- Release date
- February 15, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Dreamland
Female Trouble cast & crew
Female Trouble was directed by John Waters and written by John Waters.
The cast features Divine as Dawn Davenport / Earl Peterson, David Lochary as Donald Dasher, Mary Vivian Pearce as Donna Dasher, Mink Stole as Taffy Davenport, Edith Massey as Aunt Ida, and Cookie Mueller as Concetta.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by John Waters and it was produced by John Waters.
Is Female Trouble worth watching?
Female Trouble holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 227 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Female Trouble is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Female Trouble
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Cast of Female Trouble
Divine
Dawn Davenport / Earl Peterson
David Lochary
Donald Dasher
Mary Vivian Pearce
Donna Dasher
Mink Stole
Taffy Davenport
Edith Massey
Aunt Ida
Cookie Mueller
Concetta
Susan Walsh
Chicklette
Michael Potter
Gater
Ed Peranio
Wink
Paul Swift
Butterfly
George Figgs
Dribbles
Susan Lowe
Vikki
Female Trouble — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Female Trouble in United States?
Female Trouble is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Female Trouble in?
Female Trouble is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Female Trouble?
Female Trouble runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Female Trouble rated?
Female Trouble is rated 18. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 227 ratings.
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