Hairspray (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2007, Hairspray is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Adam Shankman, running about 117 minutes. “When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
Who’s in it. Hairspray stars John Travolta as Edna Turnblad, Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle, Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad and James Marsden as Corny Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hairspray has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $90.5M 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 Hairspray page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hairspray tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hairspray (2007)?
- In US, Hairspray 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 Hairspray worth watching?
- Hairspray holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Hairspray?
- Hairspray stars John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, James Marsden and Queen Latifah.
- When was Hairspray released?
- Hairspray was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.