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Cinemas
Directed by Adam Shankman
Hairspray
An acclaimed, moving comedy.
Comedy
Romance
Drama
2007
1h 56m
3.6(424k)via LetterboxdNikki Blonsky + 4 more
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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6What people say
racism you're over bitch you need to retire
some of you didnt have a thing for corny collins from the corny collins show and it shows
Common questions
What is Hairspray about?+
A teenager in 1960s Baltimore realizes her dream of dancing on a popular TV show and campaigns for the program to end racial segregation.
Who directed Hairspray?+
Adam Shankman directed the 2007 film, a choreographer known for his work on several dance-heavy motion pictures.
Has Hairspray won any awards?+
The film received nominations for multiple Golden Globes and won the Critics Choice Award for Best Song.
