Hairspray
"The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!"
Originally released in 1988. Hairspray is a comedy/music film. directed by John Waters.
Starring Ricki Lake, Divine, and Debbie Harry
Synopsis
'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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (436 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.7M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ricki Lake
as Tracy Turnblad
Divine
as Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Debbie Harry
as Velma Von Tussle
Vitamin C
as Amber von Tussle
Sonny Bono
as Franklin von Tussle
Leslie Ann Powers
as Penny Pingleton
Ruth Brown
as Motormouth Maybelle
Jerry Stiller
as Wilbur Turnblad
Michael St. Gerard
as Link Larkin
Clayton Prince
as Seaweed
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,671,108
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
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 belie...
Who directed Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by John Waters.
How long is Hairspray?
Hairspray has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Hairspray released?
Hairspray was released on February 26, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hairspray?
The main cast of Hairspray includes Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C, Sonny Bono.
Is Hairspray worth watching?
Hairspray has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 436 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.