Hairspray Live! (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, Hairspray Live! is a comedy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Alex Rudzinski, running about 120 minutes. “You can't stop the beat!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show.
Who’s in it. Hairspray Live! stars Maddie Baillio as Tracy Turnblad, Dove Cameron as Amber Von Tussle, Kristin Chenoweth as Velma Von Tussle and Garrett Clayton as Link Larkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hairspray Live! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hairspray Live! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hairspray Live! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hairspray Live! (2016)?
- In US, Hairspray Live! is available to stream on Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hairspray Live! worth watching?
- Hairspray Live! holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hairspray Live!?
- Hairspray Live! stars Maddie Baillio, Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Garrett Clayton and Ariana Grande.
- When was Hairspray Live! released?
- Hairspray Live! was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.