Hairspray (2007)
Hairspray is a 2007 comedy movie directed by Adam Shankman, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer.
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.
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What is Hairspray 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.
When was Hairspray released?
Hairspray was released on 19 July 2007.
How long is Hairspray?
Hairspray runs 1h 56m.
Who made Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by Adam Shankman.
Where can I watch Hairspray?
Hairspray is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand and YouTube.
Where to watch Hairspray
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad
- John Travolta as Edna Turnblad
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle
- Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad
- Amanda Bynes as Penny Pingleton
- James Marsden as Corny Collins
- Queen Latifah as Motormouth Maybelle
- Brittany Snow as Amber Von Tussle
- Zac Efron as Link Larkin
- Elijah Kelley as Seaweed
- Allison Janney as Prudy Pringleton
- Tayla Parx as Little Inez
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