Hairspray

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Hairspray

PG

Released Jul 20, 2007

1h 55m

Musical

Comedy

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In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) 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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Critics Consensus

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

This film leaps at you with such joy and vigour and generosity you cannot reject it.

Aug 23, 2018

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Bob Mondello

NPR

For a star-studded big-budget musical, Hairspray does a nice job of retaining the funky sweetness of the original.

Oct 18, 2008

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Though colorful, cheery and energetic, there's something missing from this song-and-dance routine.

Rated: B-

Nov 30, 2007

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

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.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 10, 2020

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

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.

Nov 21, 2019

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Nikki Blonsky is a complete delight.

Rated: A

Jun 18, 2019

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maleta a

Life changing movie!!! Vey inspiring and I would watch if you're looking for new words to say to your dumb friends!!! /j #hairspray4lyfe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Audience Member

Musicals are usually not my thing, but Hairspray is the one exception. Every song in this movie is great and makes you want to dance. All the performances are really good too. I’ve loved this movie since I was a kid and I always will

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Tore Sergei M

Great movie with great songs!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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Simon T

Froth, but infectiously performed. The plot could be written on a stamp, and is the least interesting element, but several of Marc Shaiman's numbers - not least the climactic You Can't Stop the Beat - are genuine crowd-pleasers, and to see John Travolta cocooned in prosthetics sending up his Saturday Night Fever and Grease appearances is glorious. Christopher Walken and Michelle Pfeiffer lend terrific support, and if you can park your brain you'll have a good time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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CDM 1

I first watched this reluctantly on a plane and discovered then and with countless rewatches that it is the best ever feel-good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Ashley H

The music, the message, the iconic hair, the dance moves, what an exciting film to watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Adam Shankman

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Edna Turnblad

Nikki Blonsky

Tracy Turnblad

Amanda Bynes

Penny Pingleton

Christopher Walken

Wilbur Turnblad

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Synopsis

In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) 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: Musical, Comedy
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)

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