

Blow Dry
“An outrageous new comedy for anyone who's ever had hair.”
The annual British Hairdressing Championship comes to Keighley, a town where Phil and son Brian run a barbershop and Phil's ex-wife Shelly and her lover Sandra run a beauty salon.
Where to watch Blow Dry in United States
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Where is Blow Dry streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Blow Dry
Blow Dry is a 2001 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Paddy Breathnach. The cast is led by Alan Rickman, Natasha Richardson, Rachel Griffiths. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Blow Dry was produced by IMF, Mirage Enterprises, and Intermedia Films and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on March 1, 2001, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paddy Breathnach
- Writers
- Simon Beaufoy
- Release date
- March 1, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- IMF, Mirage Enterprises, Intermedia Films
Blow Dry cast & crew
Blow Dry was directed by Paddy Breathnach and written by Simon Beaufoy.
The cast features Alan Rickman as Phil Allen, Natasha Richardson as Shelley Allen, Rachel Griffiths as Sandra, Rachael Leigh Cook as Christina Robertson, Josh Hartnett as Brian Allen, and Bill Nighy as Ray Robertson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick Doyle, cinematography is by Cian de Buitléar, and it was produced by David Rubin and William Horberg.
Is Blow Dry worth watching?
Blow Dry holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 152 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Blow Dry is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Blow Dry
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Cast of Blow Dry

Alan Rickman
Phil Allen

Natasha Richardson
Shelley Allen

Rachel Griffiths
Sandra

Rachael Leigh Cook
Christina Robertson

Josh Hartnett
Brian Allen

Bill Nighy
Ray Robertson

Warren Clarke
Tony

Rosemary Harris
Daisy

Hugh Bonneville
Louis

Heidi Klum
Jasmine

Peter McDonald
Vincent

Michael McElhatton
Robert
Blow Dry — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Blow Dry in United States?
Blow Dry is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Blow Dry on Hoopla?
Yes — Blow Dry is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Blow Dry in?
Blow Dry is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Blow Dry?
Blow Dry runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Blow Dry rated?
Blow Dry is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 152 ratings.











