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Hairspray

  • 20072007
  • PGPG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta, Christopher Walken, Queen Latifah, Amanda Bynes, Allison Janney, James Marsden, Elijah Kelley, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, and Nikki Blonsky in Hairspray (2007)
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  • Comedy
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Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
129K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,720
77
  • Director
    • Adam Shankman
  • Writers
    • Leslie Dixon(screenplay)
    • John Waters(1988 screenplay)
    • Mark O'Donnell(musical play)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Queen Latifah
    • Nikki Blonsky
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  • Director
    • Adam Shankman
  • Writers
    • Leslie Dixon(screenplay)
    • John Waters(1988 screenplay)
    • Mark O'Donnell(musical play)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Queen Latifah
    • Nikki Blonsky
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 443User reviews
    • 209Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 21 wins & 44 nominations total

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    John Travolta in Hairspray (2007)
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    Amanda Bynes, Elijah Kelley, and Nikki Blonsky in Hairspray (2007)
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    Amanda Bynes, Elijah Kelley, Zac Efron, and Nikki Blonsky in Hairspray (2007)
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    Top cast

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    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Edna Turnbladas Edna Turnblad
    Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah
    • Motormouth Maybelleas Motormouth Maybelle
    Nikki Blonsky
    Nikki Blonsky
    • Tracy Turnbladas Tracy Turnblad
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    • Velma Von Tussleas Velma Von Tussle
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Wilbur Turnbladas Wilbur Turnblad
    Amanda Bynes
    Amanda Bynes
    • Penny Pingletonas Penny Pingleton
    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Corny Collinsas Corny Collins
    Brittany Snow
    Brittany Snow
    • Amber Von Tussleas Amber Von Tussle
    Zac Efron
    Zac Efron
    • Link Larkinas Link Larkin
    Elijah Kelley
    Elijah Kelley
    • Seaweedas Seaweed
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • Prudy Pingletonas Prudy Pingleton
    Tayla Parx
    • Little Inezas Little Inez
    • (as Taylor Parks)
    Jayne Eastwood
    Jayne Eastwood
    • Miss Wimseyas Miss Wimsey
    Paul Dooley
    Paul Dooley
    • Mr. Spritzeras Mr. Spritzer
    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Mr. Pinkyas Mr. Pinky
    Darren Frost
    Darren Frost
    • Cameramanas Cameraman
    John Waters
    John Waters
    • Flasheras Flasher
    Joe Parro
    Joe Parro
    • Teacheras Teacher
    • Director
      • Adam Shankman
    • Writers
      • Leslie Dixon(screenplay)
      • John Waters(1988 screenplay)
      • Mark O'Donnell(musical play)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Amanda Bynes' character, Penny, is seen constantly eating lollipops. Bynes' father, who is a dentist, became very worried for her dental health, as it was estimated she ate about 40 lollipops a day. She told him that she wasn't really eating all of them, when in reality she ate them all.
    • Goofs
      When Penny is taking Tracy's parents to the TV to see Tracy on the Corny Collins Show, Edna says "You think I wanna think he's really up there?" While some might believe she is referring to the moon landing, which occurred in July 1969 (7 years after the movie takes place), Edna is in fact referring to Major John Glenn orbiting the Earth, which occurred in February 1962, just before the movie is set.
    • Quotes

      Motormouth Maybelle: [to Seaweed and Penny] Oh, so this is love?

      [pauses, then smiles]

      Motormouth Maybelle: Well, love is a gift, a lot of people don't remember that. So, you two better brace yourselves for a whole lotta ugly comin' at you from a neverending parade of stupid.

      Penny Pingleton: [deadpans] So, you've met my mom?

    • Alternate versions
      Starting in August, in select theaters, a sing-along version of the film with on-screen lyrics was released.
    • Connections
      Edited into Race for Space (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Good Morning Baltimore
      (2000)

      Music by Marc Shaiman

      Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

      Performed by Nikki Blonsky

      © 2000 Winding Brook Way Music (ASCAP)/Walli Woo Entertainment (ASCAP)

      All Rights Reserved

    User reviews443

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Viciously satirical, deeply irreverent and wonderfully fun!
    Had it not been for a free pass to an advance screening, I must admit that my friends would have had trouble getting me to see 'Hairspray.' I don't mind musicals but 'Hairspray' didn't seem like something I'd enjoy. Not for the first time in my life was I wrong.

    'Hairpsray' is about tolerance, integration and acceptance of others. The film uses the racial divide between blacks and whites but the subtext of the film is Heterosexuals and Homosexuals. 'Hairspray' viciously lampoons bigots and reserves specific devastation for Ultra-conservative religious zealots, figures of authority and WASPs. The satire is white hot (Alison Janney steals every scene she is in), the music catchy, the movie's spirit is irreverent.

    I had no problems with the cast and their performances. John Travolta isn't bad and when he gets his chances to dance he's great fun. Christopher Walken and Travolta have a song and dance number duet that rates among the best moments of the film and isn't to be missed. Queen Latifah adds some dignity and balance while Michelle Pfeiffer plays a terrific screen villainess. Amanda Bynes has few lines to deliver but gives perfect comic deadpan when she does for excellent comic effect. Keep a sharp eye out for the hilarious John Waters cameo during the opening number.

    Of recent major movie musicals, this is easily better than 'The Producers,' (better comedy and music) and last year's 'Dreamgirls' (weaker songs but better pacing and strong beyond the first half). Although it doesn't have the star power or scale, I also prefer it to 'Chicago' -- 'Hairspray' takes itself less seriously and not many movies have me laughing and smiling from start to finish. If you're looking for a little pure counter-culture escapist fun, 'Hairpsray' is your movie.
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    • Jul 14, 2007

    FAQ7

    • Is this a remake?
    • Did everybody do their own singing?
    • What's the deal with Miss Baltimore Crabs? What does it mean?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cuộc Thi Hoa Hậu Tóc
    • Filming locations
      • Lakeview Restaurant, 1132 Dundas Street. W, Toronto, Ontario
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Ingenious Film Partners
      • Zadan / Meron Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $75,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $118,946,291
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,800,000
      • Jul 22, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $203,627,753
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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