Hairspray
“When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.”
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
Where to watch Hairspray in United States
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Where is Hairspray streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About Hairspray
Hairspray is a 2007 English-language comedy, romance and drama film directed by Adam Shankman. The cast is led by Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 2600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hairspray was produced by New Line Cinema, Zadan / Meron Productions, and Ingenious Film Partners and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 19, 2007, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $75 million, it went on to gross $90 million worldwide.
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Writers
- Leslie Dixon
- Release date
- July 19, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $75 million
- Box office
- $90 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Zadan / Meron Productions, Ingenious Film Partners
Hairspray cast & crew
Hairspray was directed by Adam Shankman and written by Leslie Dixon.
The cast features Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad, John Travolta as Edna Turnblad, Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle, Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad, Amanda Bynes as Penny Pingleton, and James Marsden as Corny Collins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by Bojan Bazelli, and it was produced by Robert Shaye and Jennifer Gibgot.
Is Hairspray worth watching?
Hairspray holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 2,632 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, romance, and drama, Hairspray is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hairspray
Hairspray isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Hairspray
Nikki Blonsky
Tracy Turnblad
John Travolta
Edna Turnblad
Michelle Pfeiffer
Velma Von Tussle
Christopher Walken
Wilbur Turnblad
Amanda Bynes
Penny Pingleton
James Marsden
Corny Collins
Queen Latifah
Motormouth Maybelle
Brittany Snow
Amber Von Tussle
Zac Efron
Link Larkin
Elijah Kelley
Seaweed
Allison Janney
Prudy Pringleton
Tayla Parx
Little Inez
Hairspray — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hairspray in United States?
Hairspray is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Hairspray in?
Hairspray is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hairspray?
Hairspray runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Hairspray rated?
Hairspray is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 2,632 ratings.
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