Hairspray(1988)
The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!
Hairspray Synopsis
'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.
Hairspray (1988) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by John Waters, released on February 26, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry and Vitamin C. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 461 ratings.
- Director:
- John Waters
- Writers:
- John Waters
- Producers:
- Rachel Talalay
- Cinematographer:
- David Insley
- Composer:
- Kenny Vance
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Stanley F. Buchthal, Robert Shaye Production
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,671,108
- Status:
- Released
Hairspray (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hairspray before you stream it.
Hairspray Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Hairspray.
Original Theatrical Trailer
Trailer
35th Anniversary Spot
Teaser
John Waters As A Psychiatrist
Clip
Height Of Teen Fashion
Clip
35th Anniversary: John Waters Message
Featurette
35th Anniversary | John Waters
Featurette
Ricki Lake Talks about Working with Divine on ‘Hairspray’ | TCMFF 2023
Featurette
Hairspray Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricki Lake
as Tracy Turnblad
Divine
as Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Debbie Harry
as Velma Von Tussle
Vitamin C
as Amber von Tussle
Sonny Bono
as Franklin von Tussle
Leslie Ann Powers
as Penny Pingleton
Ruth Brown
as Motormouth Maybelle
Jerry Stiller
as Wilbur Turnblad
Michael St. Gerard
as Link Larkin
Clayton Prince
as Seaweed
Mink Stole
as Tammy
Shawn Thompson
as Corny Collins
Key crew
Directed by John Waters, written by John Waters, produced by Rachel Talalay.
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Hairspray Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 461 ratings.
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Hairspray – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hairspray online?
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Hairspray (1988) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hairspray?
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The main cast of Hairspray (1988) includes Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C and Sonny Bono. The film was directed by John Waters. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hairspray released?
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Hairspray was released on February 26, 1988 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Hairspray worth watching?
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Hairspray (1988) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 461 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hairspray?
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Yes. The official Hairspray trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.