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  • Hairspray (1988)
  • Opened February 16, 1988 | Runtime:1 hr. 55 min.
  • PG
    Some Suggestive Content, Momentary Teen Smoking and Language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 11+. Read More
  • In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new status as a teen sensation is Read More
  • Cast: Ricki Lake, Michael St. Gerard, Divine, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Sonny Bono, Ruth Brown
  • Director: John Waters
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music/Performing Arts

Hairspray (1988) Recent Fan Reviews

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    It started it all

    by iluvhairspray

    so this movie didnt have zac efron:( but i still find this movie pretty funny!!!! the acting is very well done. and john water's comeo was so so funny. if u saw the new hairspray movie then u should watch this to understand where all the songs came from.remember this was where it all started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Oh No!

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    by glxy

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  • Must Go!

    Hairspray

    by bonniemccoumb

    it was awesome

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Hairspray (1988) Critic Reviews

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  • 90
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Thomas

    Hairspray is a deliriously fast and funny satire of the '60s that marks John...

  • 80
    Wall Street Journal | Julie Salamon

    The strangest thing about his latest picture, Hairspray, is how very sweet and...

  • 80
    Washington Post |

    It seems inappropriate to call ick noir auteur Waters a breath of fresh air....

  • 80
    The New York Times | Janet Maslin

    The actors are best when they avoid exaggeration and remain weirdly sincere....

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