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Bad Hair (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2013, Bad Hair is a drama film directed by Mariana Rondón, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. A nine-year-old boy’s preening obsession with straightening his hair elicits a tidal wave of homophobic panic in his hard-working mother, in this tender but clear-eyed coming-of-age tale.

Who’s in it. Bad Hair stars Samuel Lange Zambrano as Junior, Samantha Castillo as Marta, Beto Benitez as El Jefe and Nelly Ramos as Carmen (The Grandmother), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bad Hair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bad Hair (2013)?
In US, Bad Hair is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bad Hair?
Bad Hair stars Samuel Lange Zambrano, Samantha Castillo, Beto Benitez, Nelly Ramos and María Emilia Sulbarán.
When was Bad Hair released?
Bad Hair was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.