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Hairspray

PG1h 56m2007Adam Shankman
IMDb: 6.7/10Rotten: 92%Metacritic: 81/100
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"When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you."

Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.

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DanceDreamsBaltimore, UsaRace PoliticsMusicalBased On Play Or MusicalEqualitySchool PartyIntegrationOverweight Woman

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What is Hairspray (2007) about?

Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.

Who stars in Hairspray?

Hairspray stars Nikki Blonsky (Tracy Turnblad), John Travolta (Edna Turnblad), Michelle Pfeiffer (Velma Von Tussle), Christopher Walken (Wilbur Turnblad), Amanda Bynes (Penny Pingleton). The film was directed by Adam Shankman.

How long is Hairspray?

Hairspray has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated PG.

Is Hairspray worth watching?

Hairspray holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Comedy, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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