Hairspray
Hairspray (1988) is a comedy drama, directed by John Waters. It stars Ricki Lake and Divine. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 92-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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What Hairspray Is About
'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.
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What is Hairspray about?
'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.
Where can I watch Hairspray?
Hairspray is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Hairspray?
Hairspray runs for 92 minutes (1h 32m).
When did Hairspray come out?
Hairspray was released in 1988.
Who directed Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in Hairspray?
Hairspray stars Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C.
What is Hairspray's rating?
Hairspray holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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