Hairspray (2007)

  • PG
  • 07/10/2007 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance, Drama
  • 1h 57m

When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.

Overview

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.

Leslie Dixon

Screenplay

Adam Shankman

Director

Cast

Nikki Blonsky's headshot

Nikki Blonsky

Tracy Turnblad
John Travolta's headshot

John Travolta

Edna Turnblad
Michelle Pfeiffer's headshot

Michelle Pfeiffer

Velma Von Tussle
Christopher Walken's headshot

Christopher Walken

Wilbur Turnblad
Amanda Bynes's headshot

Amanda Bynes

Penny Pingleton
James Marsden's headshot

James Marsden

Corny Collins
Queen Latifah's headshot

Queen Latifah

Motormouth Maybelle
Brittany Snow's headshot

Brittany Snow

Amber Von Tussle

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