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Hairspray

  • 1988
  • PG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
26K
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Hairspray (1988)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:10
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FarceParodySatireComedyDramaMusicMusicalRomance

A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.

  • Director
    • John Waters
  • Writer
    • John Waters
  • Stars
    • Sonny Bono
    • Ruth Brown
    • Divine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Waters
    • Writer
      • John Waters
    • Stars
      • Sonny Bono
      • Ruth Brown
      • Divine
    • 95User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:10
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    Photos82

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    Top Cast99+

    Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono
    • Franklin von Tussle
    Ruth Brown
    Ruth Brown
    • Motormouth Maybelle
    Divine
    Divine
    • Edna Turnblad…
    Debbie Harry
    Debbie Harry
    • Velma Von Tussle
    Ricki Lake
    Ricki Lake
    • Tracy Turnblad
    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Wilbur Turnblad
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin C
    • Amber von Tussle
    • (as Colleen Fitzpatrick)
    Michael St. Gerard
    Michael St. Gerard
    • Link Larkin
    Leslie Ann Powers
    Leslie Ann Powers
    • Penny Pingleton
    Clayton Prince
    • Seaweed
    Mink Stole
    Mink Stole
    • Tammy
    Shawn Thompson
    Shawn Thompson
    • Corny Collins
    Ric Ocasek
    Ric Ocasek
    • Beatnik Cat
    Pia Zadora
    Pia Zadora
    • Beatnik Chick
    Jo Ann Havrilla
    Jo Ann Havrilla
    • Prudence Pingleton
    • (as Joann Havrilla)
    Alan J. Wendl
    • Mr. Pinky
    • (as Alan Wendl)
    Josh Charles
    Josh Charles
    • Iggy
    • (as Josh A. Charles)
    Jason Downs
    Jason Downs
    • Bobby
    • Director
      • John Waters
    • Writer
      • John Waters
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews95

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    Summary

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    Parody
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    Satire
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    Drama
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    Music
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    Musical
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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Ricki Lake began rapidly losing weight due to the intense dance lessons she had to take for the film. She reportedly had to "eat like crazy" in order to stay plump.
    • Goofs
      In the closing credits, the 1988 production year is shown in Roman Numerals as "MCMDXXXVIII." It should be "MCMLXXXVIII."
    • Quotes
      • Tracy Turnblad: Oh, Link. This is so romantic. l wish - l wish l was dark-skinned.
      • Link Larkin: Tracy, our souls are black, even though our skin is white.
    • Crazy credits
      During the ending credits, there are footsteps moving to the beat of the song playing in the background.
    • Alternate versions
      The main title credits in the Italian version misspell Ric Ocasek's name as "Rock Ocasek."
    • Connections
      Edited into I Love the '80s (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Hairspray
      Written by Rachel Sweet, Willa Bassen, and Anthony Battaglia
      Performed by Rachel Sweet
      Produced by Kenny Vance
      Courtesy of Studio 900 Music, Sweet Rebel Music, and New Line Music

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    FAQ1

    • Both "Hairspray" films are rated PG. Why is this version more crude than the 2007 one?

    Details

    • Release date
      • February 26, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Muévanse todos
    • Filming locations
      • Perry Hall High School - 8100 Ebenezer Rd, Perry Hall, Maryland, USA(should be 4601 Ebenezer Road, Perry Hall, MD)
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Stanley F. Buchthal
      • Robert Shaye Production
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,671,108
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $577,287
      • Feb 28, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,679,788
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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