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Hairspray

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In the 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new status as a teen sensation is enough to topple Corny's reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show.
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Hairspray is an energetic, wholly entertaining musical romp; a fun Summer movie with plenty of heart. Its contagious songs will make you want to get up and start dancing.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/23/2018
This film leaps at you with such joy and vigour and generosity you cannot reject it. Go to Full Review
Bob Mondello NPR 10/18/2008
For a star-studded big-budget musical, Hairspray does a nice job of retaining the funky sweetness of the original. Go to Full Review
Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness 11/30/2007
B-
Though colorful, cheery and energetic, there's something missing from this song-and-dance routine. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/10/2020
3.5/4.0
Marc Shaiman and Chris Wittman's score sparkles and the film's production design and appearance remain faithful to Waters' vision of 1960's Baltimore. Go to Full Review
Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News 11/21/2019
The latest version is just as good, if not better, with an infectious soundtrack and an all-star cast that precisely hits every note. This is easily the most entertaining major studio release of 2007. Go to Full Review
Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 06/18/2019
A
Nikki Blonsky is a complete delight. Go to Full Review
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matthias S @Thescreenasvor 6d As someone who's always been a fan of musicals, I've seen Hairspray quite a few times before, but it had been at least 10 years since my last watch. Wow, it absolutely blew me away all over again. The ensemble cast is perfect, with every character bringing something memorable to the story. The songs are catchy, energetic, and still stuck in my head days later. It strikes a fantastic balance between romance, comedy, and drama without ever feeling forced. Special mention has to go to John Travolta, who completely steals every scene he's in as Tracy's mother. Brilliant fun. See more stephen C @Clappydoodle May 15 Feel-good movie, even if you don't like musicals and dancing (which I don't). Great cinematography. Interesting (if predictable) storyline. Good, authentic snapshot of early 1960s America. See more Britney L @BritLN023 Apr 18 thought it was ok at best and i really like the mother See more Diaulas F @RT13630323 Mar 15 Perfeito em tudo! Ótima trilha sonora! Ótimo elenco. Amei!! See more Gomotso M @Momo23433 Jan 24 Good movie. Love the music. And i loved how it celebrated everyone and it wasn't just about one perso5 See more Jack G @Gump.jack Jan 9 60s fashion and hairstyles are vintage classics, dance steps radiate the era’s vivacious vitality See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new status as a teen sensation is enough to topple Corny's reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show.
Director
Adam Shankman
Producer
Craig Zadan, Neil Meron
Screenwriter
Leslie Dixon
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Zadan/Meron Productions, Ingenious Film Partners
Rating
PG (Momentary Teen Smoking|Language|Some Suggestive Content)
Genre
Comedy, Musical, Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 20, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$118.8M
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)