Good Hair (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, Good Hair is a comedy and documentary film directed by Jeff Stilson, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community.
Who’s in it. Good Hair stars Maya Angelou as Herself, Chris Rock as Himself, Nia Long as Herself and Vanessa Bell Calloway as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Good Hair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Hair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Hair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Hair (2009)?
- In US, Good Hair is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Good Hair worth watching?
- Good Hair holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Hair?
- Good Hair stars Maya Angelou, Chris Rock, Nia Long, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Ice-T.
- When was Good Hair released?
- Good Hair was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.