Hairspray (1988)

Movie"The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!"
Audience Score
68
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PG 1 hr 32 minFeb 26th, 1988Comedy
'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.
StarringRicki LakeDivineDebbie Harry
DirectorJohn Waters

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 26th, 1988 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 5th, 2002 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$6,671,108 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Sara Risher, Robert Shaye
Production Companies:New Line Cinema
Movie Tags:
1960sbombinterracial relationshipmodelingdragracial segregationbaltimore, usahairdual roleintegration