---
title: "Pecker"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pecker-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11855
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Pecker (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pecker-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pecker is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Polar Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Baltimore teen’s snapshots launch him into sudden fame, forcing a clash between life and art."

### Why Watch
- Sharp humor from John Waters
- Edward Furlong’s charismatic lead
- Insightful look at sudden fame

### Caveats & Content Note
- May feel uneven in tone
- Some viewers find its satire abrasive
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s irreverent humor and adult themes make it best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: offbeat, satirical, coming-of-age, indie, quirky

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/pecker-1998#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Waters
- **Networks / Studios**: Polar Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Edward Furlong** as *Pecker*
- **Christina Ricci** as *Shelley*
- **Bess Armstrong** as *Dr. Klompus*
- **Mark Joy** as *Jimmy*
- **Mary Kay Place** as *Joyce*
- **Martha Plimpton** as *Tina*
- **Brendan Sexton III** as *Matt*
- **Mink Stole** as *Precinct Captain*
- **Lili Taylor** as *Rorey Wheeler*
- **Patricia Hearst** as *Lynn Wentworth*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Pecker?
Pecker was directed by John Waters.

### Q: When was Pecker released?
It was released in the United States on September 25, 1998.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.

### Q: Who stars as the photographer in Pecker?
Edward Furlong plays the teenage photographer.

### Q: What genre best describes Pecker?
It is a comedy‑drama that blends satire with coming‑of‑age elements.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pecker — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11855)
- [Pecker (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecker_(film))
- [Pecker (1998) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/9546-pecker/prehled/)
- [Pecker (1998) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/23547-pecker)

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