Hairspray
“The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!”
6.8/ 10IMDb7.0458
19881h 32mPG
Overview
'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.
Top-billed cast
- RRicki Lake
- DDivine
- DDebbie Harry
- VVitamin C
- SSonny Bono
- LLeslie Ann Powers
- RRuth Brown
- JJerry Stiller
- MMichael St. Gerard
- CClayton Prince
Crew
- Director
- John Waters
- Writer
- John Waters
- Producers
- Sara Risher, Rachel Talalay, Robert Shaye
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Stanley F. Buchthal, Robert Shaye Production
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hairspray rated?
Hairspray has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 458 votes.
Who directed Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by John Waters.
When was Hairspray released?
Hairspray was released in 1988.