Hairspray

Name: Hairspray
Released: 1988-02-26
Rating: 6.822

6.8/10 (452)

·1988· 92 min

Director: John Waters

"The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!"

'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.

Trailer

Cast

Ricki Lake

Tracy Turnblad

Divine

Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile

Debbie Harry

Velma Von Tussle

Vitamin C

Amber von Tussle

Sonny Bono

Franklin von Tussle

Leslie Ann Powers

Penny Pingleton

Ruth Brown

Motormouth Maybelle

Jerry Stiller

Wilbur Turnblad

Michael St. Gerard

Link Larkin

Clayton Prince

Seaweed

Mink Stole

Tammy

Shawn Thompson

Corny Collins

In brief

Hairspray (1988) is a comedy, music, romance film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 452 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 32min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Hairspray?

Hairspray runs 92 minutes (1h 32min).

What rating does Hairspray have?

Hairspray has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 452 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Hairspray from?

Hairspray was released in 1988.