Question 1

What age is Cry-Baby appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Cry-Baby (1990) best from about age 13. In 1950s Baltimore, a good girl falls for a 'bad boy' juvenile delinquent, much to the dismay of her conservative grandmother. Their forbidden romance sparks a rivalry between their two social groups, leading to dances, daring acts, and musical numbers.

Question 2

What is Cry-Baby rated?

Accepted Answer

Cry-Baby (1990) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Cry-Baby?

Accepted Answer

Brief moments of suggestive dancing and kissing; Some characters smoke and drink; Mild cartoonish violence with slapstick elements. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Cry-Baby?

Accepted Answer

Challenging social norms; Standing up for love; Forgiveness.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Cry-Baby?

Accepted Answer

First impressions and judging others; Social class and prejudice; The consequences of breaking rules.

Question 6

Where can I watch Cry-Baby?

Accepted Answer

Cry-Baby (1990) is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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