Upon its release, "Pretty Baby" was met with a level of outrage rarely seen for a major studio film. Critics, moralists, and the public denounced it as child pornography, a label that has haunted the film for over four decades. The condemnation was immediate and forceful:
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: Due to its depictions of child sexuality and nudity involving a minor, the film faced significant legal challenges and censorship in various countries, including being banned in parts of Canada and heavily edited in others. Upon its release, "Pretty Baby" was met with