Bad Hair (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2021, Bad Hair is a comedy, drama and horror film directed by Justin Simien, running about 102 minutes. “Terror takes root.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1989, an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career may come at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.
Who’s in it. Bad Hair stars Elle Lorraine as Anna Bludso, Jay Pharoah as Julius, Lena Waithe as Brook-Lynne and Kelly Rowland as Sandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bad Hair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Hair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Hair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Hair (2021)?
- In US, Bad Hair is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Hair worth watching?
- Bad Hair holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Hair?
- Bad Hair stars Elle Lorraine, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Kelly Rowland and Vanessa Williams.
- When was Bad Hair released?
- Bad Hair was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.