Hairspray
"When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you."
Originally released in 2007. Hairspray is a comedy/romance film. directed by Adam Shankman.
Starring Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, and Michelle Pfeiffer
Synopsis
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (2,577 votes)
Budget
$75M
Production budget
Box Office
$90.5M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Nikki Blonsky
as Tracy Turnblad
John Travolta
as Edna Turnblad
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Velma Von Tussle
Christopher Walken
as Wilbur Turnblad
Amanda Bynes
as Penny Pingleton
James Marsden
as Corny Collins
Queen Latifah
as Motormouth Maybelle
Brittany Snow
as Amber Von Tussle
Zac Efron
as Link Larkin
Elijah Kelley
as Seaweed
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Revenue
- $90,450,008
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Zadan / Meron Productions
- Ingenious Film Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hairspray about?
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined ...
Who directed Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by Adam Shankman.
How long is Hairspray?
Hairspray has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Hairspray released?
Hairspray was released on July 19, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hairspray?
The main cast of Hairspray includes Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes.
Is Hairspray worth watching?
Hairspray has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 2,577 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.