Hair (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1979, Hair is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by Miloš Forman, running about 121 minutes. “Let the sunshine in!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Upon receiving his draft notice and leaving his family ranch in Oklahoma, Claude heads to New York and befriends a tribe of long-haired hippies on his way to boot camp.
Who’s in it. Hair stars John Savage as Claude Hooper Bukowski, Treat Williams as George Berger, Beverly D'Angelo as Sheila Franklin and Annie Golden as Jeannie Ryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hair has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Hair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hair (1979)?
- In US, Hair is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Hair worth watching?
- Hair holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hair?
- Hair stars John Savage, Treat Williams, Beverly D'Angelo, Annie Golden and Dorsey Wright.
- When was Hair released?
- Hair was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.