Pecker

Pecker

He never realized how far 35 millimeters would take him.

Directed by John Waters

Produced by Polar Entertainment

199886 min6.1 / 10

A quirky, affectionate comedy-drama about a young photographer's rise to fame and the tension between artistic authenticity and commercial success.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Pecker violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Pecker easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Pecker scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Pecker end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Pecker sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity59

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Pecker, and what each one shares →

Like Pecker

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Pecker

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Pecker, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Pecker, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Pecker, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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