Movie

Pretty Baby

“The image of an adult world seen through a child's eyes.”

★ 7.0(418)19781h 50m

Pretty Baby is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Pretty Baby

🇮🇪 Ireland

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Good to know

Director: Louis Malle
Release date: 1978-04-05
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $11,600,000
Budget: $3,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Pretty Baby — trailer

About Pretty Baby

Pretty Baby is a 1978 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Louis Malle, starring Brooke Shields, Keith Carradine and Susan Sarandon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 418 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pretty Baby in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1917 New Orleans, a 12-year-old girl is raised in a brothel by her prostitute mother.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

virginprostitutephotographerphotographybrothelnew orleans, louisianaloss of virginityyoung prostitutebrothel madam1910schild prostitutiondemeaningdishearteningdistressinginflammatory

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pretty Baby in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Pretty Baby is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Pretty Baby on Netflix?+

Pretty Baby is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Pretty Baby?+

Pretty Baby has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Pretty Baby?+

Pretty Baby stars Brooke Shields, Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon, Frances Faye and Antonio Fargas.

When did Pretty Baby come out?+

Pretty Baby is a 1978 movie directed by Louis Malle.

What genre is Pretty Baby?+

Pretty Baby is Drama film.

Who directed Pretty Baby?+

Pretty Baby was directed by Louis Malle.