Polyester (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1981, Polyester is a comedy film directed by John Waters, running about 86 minutes. “It’s Scentsational!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A suburban Baltimore housewife's life is upended when her husband reveals he's been serially unfaithful and her teenage children go wayward. Then she meets a handsome stranger...
Who’s in it. Polyester stars Divine as Francine Fishpaw, Tab Hunter as Todd Tomorrow, Edith Massey as Cuddles Kovinsky and David Samson as Elmer Fishpaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Polyester has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Polyester page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polyester tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Polyester (1981)?
- In US, Polyester is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Polyester worth watching?
- Polyester holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Polyester?
- Polyester stars Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson and Mary Garlington.
- When was Polyester released?
- Polyester was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.