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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.
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Quick facts
Year
1988
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
447
Genre
Comedy, Music, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$2.0M
Cast
bomb
baltimore, usa
civil rights
romcom
racial segregation
integration
interracial relationship
hair
racism
detention
girls' reformatory
dual role
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Questions about Hairspray
How long is Hairspray?
Hairspray has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by John Waters and released in 1988.
What genre is Hairspray?
Hairspray is a Comedy, Music, Romance film (1988).
Who stars in Hairspray?
The cast of Hairspray includes Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C, Sonny Bono.
What is the TMDB rating for Hairspray?
Hairspray has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 447 votes.
