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RuPaul's Drag Race

  • TV Series
  • 2009–
  • TV-14
  • 1h 3m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
26K
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RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
RuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.
Play trailer1:31
53 Videos
99+ Photos
RuPaul's Drag RaceBeauty CompetitionTalent CompetitionGame ShowReality TV

RuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.RuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.RuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.

  • Creators
    • RuPaul
    • Michelle Visage
    • Merle Ginsberg
  • Stars
    • RuPaul
    • Michelle Visage
    • Ross Mathews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,035
    244
    • Creators
      • RuPaul
      • Michelle Visage
      • Merle Ginsberg
    • Stars
      • RuPaul
      • Michelle Visage
      • Ross Mathews
    • 74User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 30 Primetime Emmys
      • 91 wins & 165 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos53

    10 Best Moments From the 2021 Emmys
    Clip 1:50
    10 Best Moments From the 2021 Emmys
    Moving Moments at the 2020 Emmys
    Clip 1:59
    Moving Moments at the 2020 Emmys
    Moving Moments at the 2020 Emmys
    Clip 1:59
    Moving Moments at the 2020 Emmys
    Highlights From the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards
    Clip 1:54
    Highlights From the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards
    RuPaul's Drag Race: Anetra & Sasha Colby's Fifth Harmony Lip Sync
    Clip 2:25
    RuPaul's Drag Race: Anetra & Sasha Colby's Fifth Harmony Lip Sync
    RuPaul's Drag Race: The Queens Untuck & SpecRulate on What's To Come
    Clip 3:10
    RuPaul's Drag Race: The Queens Untuck & SpecRulate on What's To Come
    RuPaul's Drag Race: The Queens Perform 'Phenomenon'
    Clip 3:29
    RuPaul's Drag Race: The Queens Perform 'Phenomenon'

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    Top Cast99+

    RuPaul
    RuPaul
    • Self - Host…
    • 2009–2026
    Michelle Visage
    Michelle Visage
    • Self - Judge…
    • 2011–2026
    Ross Mathews
    Ross Mathews
    • Self - Judge…
    • 2012–2026
    Carson Kressley
    Carson Kressley
    • Self - Judge
    • 2015–2026
    Jason Carter
    Jason Carter
    • Self - Pit Crew
    • 2011–2021
    Santino Rice
    Santino Rice
    • Self - Judge…
    • 2009–2015
    Bryce Eilenberg
    Bryce Eilenberg
    • Self - Pit Crew…
    • 2015–2026
    Shawn Morales
    Shawn Morales
    • Self - Pit Crew…
    • 2011–2019
    Bruno Carvalho
    Bruno Carvalho
    • Self - Pit Crew
    • 2019–2026
    Raja
    Raja
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2011–2026
    Raven
    Raven
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2009–2022
    Alaska Thunderfuck
    Alaska Thunderfuck
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2009–2016
    Latrice Royale
    Latrice Royale
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2012–2025
    Eureka
    Eureka
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2017–2021
    Merle Ginsberg
    Merle Ginsberg
    • Self - Judge…
    • 2009–2015
    TS Madison
    TS Madison
    • Self - Judge…
    • 2019–2026
    Jinkx Monsoon
    Jinkx Monsoon
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2013–2023
    Sharon Needles
    Sharon Needles
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2012–2016
    • Creators
      • RuPaul
      • Michelle Visage
      • Merle Ginsberg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews74

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    Related interests

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    Beauty Competition
    Christina Aguilera, Pharrell Williams, Blake Shelton, and Adam Levine in The Voice (2011)
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    Reality TV

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      As of season 4, a theatre finale is recorded two weeks before it's due to air. To keep the winner secret, the top queens are each filmed winning and they find out at the same time as everyone else who has won.
    • Connections
      Featured in RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!: Scream Queens (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      RuPaul's Drag Race Theme
      Performed by RuPaul
      Written by RuPaul and Lucian Piane
      Courtesy of RuCo, Inc.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 2, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 魯保羅變裝皇后秀
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • World of Wonder Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 3m(63 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1080i (HDTV)
      • NTSC 4:3

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