Hairspray

Hairspray

Comedy • PG • 1988 • 1 hr 32 min

6.4

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'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.

Starring

Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C, Sonny Bono

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Genre

Comedy Music Romance Drama

Release Date

February 26, 1988

User Reviews

This version walked so the 2007 version could run

It is funny, nice music and a clichee. But who doesn't want to see Jhon Travolta acting as a woman? Hilarious 😂

One of the first movies I watched. Has a special place in my heart.

I like the one with Zac efron better, but this one is good too👍

Hilarious and memorable! One of my fav musicals

Campy and fun as hell, a great intro to Waters filmography because it’s very accessible

It’s amazing how many movies get racial issues wrong when this actually woke gem came out over thirty years ago. Waters is a treasure.

A classic for a reason! So funny and iconic.

Considering i didn’t really like the remake I was happy to realize it definitely has John Waters-ness in its DNA. It’s got Divine 4 god-sake

A classic film, great music, a lot of fun. Your mother will probably love it

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6.4 – Based on 2.4k ratings

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