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Hairspray (2007)

โ€œWhen you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 2,681 votes 1h 56m pg ComedyRomanceDrama

#90 of 208 films from 2007 #1250 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Adam Shankman ยท Written by Leslie Dixon

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Overview

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.

Cast

Nikki Blonskyas Tracy Turnblad
John Travoltaas Edna Turnblad
Zac Efronas Link Larkin
Michelle Pfeifferas Velma Von Tussle
Christopher Walkenas Wilbur Turnblad
Amanda Bynesas Penny Pingleton
Brittany Snowas Amber Von Tussle
James Marsdenas Corny Collins
Queen Latifahas Motormouth Maybelle
Elijah Kelleyas Seaweed
Allison Janneyas Prudy Pringleton
Tayla Parxas Little Inez
Jayne Eastwoodas Miss Wimsey
Paul Dooleyas Mr. Spritzer

Facts

Release dateJuly 19, 2007
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) โ€” longer as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$75,000,000
Box office$90,450,008 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0427327

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Questions

How long is Hairspray?
Hairspray runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Hairspray worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 2,681 votes, which places it #90 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 57%) and #1250 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by Adam Shankman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Walk to Remember (2002), Disenchanted (2022), What Men Want (2019).
Who stars in Hairspray?
Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad; John Travolta as Edna Turnblad; Zac Efron as Link Larkin; Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle; Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad; Amanda Bynes as Penny Pingleton.
What is Hairspray rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hairspray?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14792.

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