Pretty Baby
“The image of an adult world seen through a child's eyes.”
In 1917 New Orleans, a 12-year-old girl is raised in a brothel by her prostitute mother.
Where to watch Pretty Baby in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Pretty Baby there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Pretty Baby streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby is a 1978 English-language drama film directed by Louis Malle. The cast is led by Brooke Shields, Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Pretty Baby was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 5, 1978, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Louis Malle
- Writers
- Louis Malle, Polly Platt
- Release date
- April 5, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Pretty Baby cast & crew
Pretty Baby was directed by Louis Malle and written by Louis Malle and Polly Platt.
The cast features Brooke Shields as Violet, Keith Carradine as Bellocq, Susan Sarandon as Hattie, Frances Faye as Nell, Antonio Fargas as Professor, and Matthew Anton as Red Top.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Sven Nykvist and it was produced by Louis Malle.
Is Pretty Baby worth watching?
Pretty Baby holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 411 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Pretty Baby is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pretty Baby
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Cast of Pretty Baby
Brooke Shields
Violet
Keith Carradine
Bellocq
Susan Sarandon
Hattie
Frances Faye
Nell
Antonio Fargas
Professor
Matthew Anton
Red Top
Diana Scarwid
Frieda
Barbara Steele
Josephine
Gerrit Graham
Highpockets
Don Hood
Alfred Fuller
Seret Scott
Flora
Cheryl Markowitz
Gussie
Pretty Baby — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pretty Baby in United States?
Pretty Baby is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Pretty Baby on Hoopla?
Yes — Pretty Baby is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Pretty Baby in?
Pretty Baby is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pretty Baby?
Pretty Baby runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Pretty Baby rated?
Pretty Baby is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 411 ratings.
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