Desperate Living
Directed by John Waters
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.
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Top cast
Liz Renay
Muffy St. Jacques
Mink Stole
Peggy Gravel
Susan Lowe
Mole McHenry
Edith Massey
Queen Carlotta
Mary Vivian Pearce
Princess Coo-Coo
Jean Hill
Grizelda Brown
Brook Yeaton
Bosley Jr.
Karen Gerwig
Beth
Jay Allan
Kid
Al Strapelli
Dr. Evans
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Desperate Living online?
Desperate Living is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is Desperate Living on Netflix?
No — Desperate Living is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy Desperate Living online?
Yes. In United States, Desperate Living is available to rent on Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Desperate Living?
As of August 5, 2026, Desperate Living is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Spain, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 5, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
