The Hairdresser (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2010, The Hairdresser is a comedy and drama film directed by Doris Dörrie, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. When a salon refuses to hire her because of her plump figure, irrepressible hair stylist Kathi plots revenge by opening her own beauty parlor next door. But when she faces a cash-flow problem, Kathi resorts to some creative means of raising capital.
Who’s in it. The Hairdresser stars Gabriela Maria Schmeide as Kathi König, Ill-Young Kim as Tien, Rolf Zacher as Joe and Maren Kroymann as Mrs. Krieger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Hairdresser has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hairdresser page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hairdresser tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hairdresser (2010)?
- In GB, The Hairdresser is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hairdresser worth watching?
- The Hairdresser holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hairdresser?
- The Hairdresser stars Gabriela Maria Schmeide, Ill-Young Kim, Rolf Zacher, Maren Kroymann and Jördis Triebel.
- When was The Hairdresser released?
- The Hairdresser was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.