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Blow Dry

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
9.7K
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Heidi Klum in Blow Dry (2001)
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SatireSlapstickComedyDramaRomance

In 2000, a small town hosts The British Hairdressing Championship, where a former 2-time winner, his son, his run-away wife and his runaway wife's lady lover reside (not all on speaking term... Read allIn 2000, a small town hosts The British Hairdressing Championship, where a former 2-time winner, his son, his run-away wife and his runaway wife's lady lover reside (not all on speaking terms).In 2000, a small town hosts The British Hairdressing Championship, where a former 2-time winner, his son, his run-away wife and his runaway wife's lady lover reside (not all on speaking terms).

  • Director
    • Paddy Breathnach
  • Writer
    • Simon Beaufoy
  • Stars
    • Alan Rickman
    • Natasha Richardson
    • Rachel Griffiths
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    9.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paddy Breathnach
    • Writer
      • Simon Beaufoy
    • Stars
      • Alan Rickman
      • Natasha Richardson
      • Rachel Griffiths
    • 104User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast34

    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Phil
    Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson
    • Shelley
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Sandra
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Christina
    Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett
    • Brian
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Ray
    Warren Clarke
    Warren Clarke
    • Tony
    Rosemary Harris
    Rosemary Harris
    • Daisy
    Hugh Bonneville
    Hugh Bonneville
    • Louis
    Heidi Klum
    Heidi Klum
    • Jasmine
    Peter McDonald
    Peter McDonald
    • Vincent
    Michael McElhatton
    Michael McElhatton
    • Robert
    David Bradley
    David Bradley
    • Noah
    Ben Crompton
    Ben Crompton
    • Saul
    Ann Rye
    • Margaret, farmer's wife
    • (as Anne Rye)
    Ray Emmet Brown
    • TJ
    Oliver Ford Davies
    Oliver Ford Davies
    • Doctor Hamilton
    • (as Oliver Ford Davis)
    Elizabeth Woodcock
    • Sharon
    • Director
      • Paddy Breathnach
    • Writer
      • Simon Beaufoy
    • All cast & crew
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    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
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    Slapstick
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    Drama
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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Rachael Leigh Cook turned down the role of Rogue in X-Men (2000) to make this film. She had no interest in working with CGI.
    • Goofs
      When Tony is first being shown the flip board (bought from Leeds Train Station) that lists all of the salons, The Cut Above is listed among the other salons, even though they had not even registered to compete at that point.
    • Quotes
      • Phil Allen: Your highlights go green if you leave 'em in too long, love.
      • Sharon: How long's too long?
      • Phil Allen: 'Bout now.
    • Crazy credits
      Tony lip-syncs to the Elvis Presley song "I Just Can't Help Believing" through the end credits, dressed like Elvis.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Couples Retreat/Bronson/An Education (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      On My Mind
      Written by Vinson Lui & Don Solo
      Published by Revision West
      Performed by Hoi Polloi
      Courtesy of Marc Ferrari/Master Source

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 30, 2001 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Never Better
    • Filming locations
      • Batley, West Yorkshire, England, UK(Station Road)
    • Production companies
      • IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. Produktions KG
      • Intermedia Films
      • Mirage Enterprises
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $637,769
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $240,166
      • Mar 11, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $830,286
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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