Shampoo (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1975, Shampoo is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Hal Ashby, running about 110 minutes. “Your hairdresser does it better.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George Roundy is a Beverly Hills hairstylist whose uncontrolled libido stands between him and his ambitions. He wants the security of a relationship. He wants to be a hairdressing "star" and open his own salon. But the fact that he beds down with the wife, daughter and mistress of a potential backer doesn't help. It also does little for his relationship with his current girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Shampoo stars Warren Beatty as George Roundy, Julie Christie as Jackie Shawn, Goldie Hawn as Jill Haynes and Lee Grant as Felicia Karpf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shampoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $60M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shampoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shampoo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shampoo (1975)?
- In US, Shampoo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shampoo worth watching?
- Shampoo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shampoo?
- Shampoo stars Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn, Lee Grant and Jack Warden.
- When was Shampoo released?
- Shampoo was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.