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Blow Dry

2001·Movie·R·91 min·5.9(152)

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.

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Where to watch Blow Dry in United States

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Where is Blow Dry streaming around the world?

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AustraliaSBS On Demand
GermanyAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
BrazilLooke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMoviesAmazon 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
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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

Alan Rickman

Phil Allen

Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson

Shelley Allen

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths

Sandra

Rachael Leigh Cook

Rachael Leigh Cook

Christina Robertson

Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett

Brian Allen

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Ray Robertson

Warren Clarke

Warren Clarke

Tony

Rosemary Harris

Rosemary Harris

Daisy

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Louis

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum

Jasmine

Peter McDonald

Peter McDonald

Vincent

Michael McElhatton

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.

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