Hairspray (1988)
Overview
'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.
Where to watch Hairspray
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Hairspray in 46 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Hairspray about?
'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963. Hairspray is a Comedy movie, released on 1988-02-26, runtime 92 minutes.
Is Hairspray worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hairspray 6.8 out of 10 from 471 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Hairspray?
In the United States, Hairspray streams on Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Waters
Cast
- Ricki Lake as Tracy Turnblad
- Divine as Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
- Debbie Harry as Velma Von Tussle
- Vitamin C as Amber von Tussle
- Sonny Bono as Franklin von Tussle
- Leslie Ann Powers as Penny Pingleton
- Ruth Brown as Motormouth Maybelle
- Jerry Stiller as Wilbur Turnblad
- Michael St. Gerard as Link Larkin
- Clayton Prince as Seaweed
- Mink Stole as Tammy
- Shawn Thompson as Corny Collins
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Sources
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