Poster for Desperate Living (1977)

Movie NC-17

Desperate Living (1977)

May 27, 1977 · 1h 31m

6.3/10 TMDB user score
126 votes on TMDB

It isn't very pretty…

After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.

Where to watch Official trailer Compare

United States of America Listed by 1 service Change country

Official trailer

Play trailer

The video is hosted on YouTube and loads in privacy-enhanced mode only after you press play.

Where to watch in United States of America

1 viewing option in United States of America

Compare the services below, then open their links on TMDB's official watch page (powered by JustWatch).

See viewing options

Rent

  • Fandango At Home

Included with a subscription or free in 1 other country

Availability data by JustWatch via TMDB, for United States of America. Offers change often; please confirm on the service before you subscribe, rent or buy.

Top cast

  • Mink Stole Mink Stole Peggy Gravel
  • Susan Lowe Susan Lowe Mole McHenry
  • Edith Massey Edith Massey Queen Carlotta
  • Mary Vivian Pearce Mary Vivian Pearce Princess Coo-Coo
  • Jean Hill Jean Hill Grizelda Brown
  • Brook Yeaton Brook Yeaton Bosley Jr.
  • Karen Gerwig Beth
  • Jay Allan Kid
  • Al Strapelli Al Strapelli Dr. Evans
  • George Stover George Stover Bosley Gravel
  • Turkey Joe Motorcycle Cop
  • Willie Brooks Pieman
  • James Yeaton Dead Bum
  • Ed Peranio Ed Peranio Lieutenant Wilson
  • Steve Butow Lt. Grogan
  • Channing Wilroy Channing Wilroy Lieutenant Wilson

Recommendations from TMDB based on Desperate Living.