Hairspray
“The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!”
Synopsis
'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.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-02
Top Cast
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Ricki Lake
Tracy Turnblad
Divine
Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Debbie Harry
Velma Von Tussle
Vitamin C
Amber von Tussle
Sonny Bono
Franklin von Tussle
Leslie Ann Powers
Penny Pingleton
Ruth Brown
Motormouth Maybelle
Jerry Stiller
Wilbur Turnblad
Michael St. Gerard
Link Larkin
Clayton Prince
Seaweed
Mink Stole
Tammy
Shawn Thompson
Corny Collins
Ric Ocasek
Beatnik Cat
Pia Zadora
Beatnik Chick
Jo Ann Havrilla
Prudence Pingleton
Alan J. Wendl
Mr. Pinky
Josh Charles
Iggy
Jason Downs
Bobby
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 26, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.34x
+$4.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Waters
- Screenplay & Story
- John Waters
- Original Score
- Kenny Vance
- Original Title
- Hairspray
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Stanley F. Buchthal, Robert Shaye Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Waters
John Waters
Kenny Vance
David Insley
Janice Hampton
Sara Risher, Rachel Talalay, Robert Shaye
Department Leadership Roster
John Waters
Director
David Insley
Director of Photography
Janice Hampton
Editor
Kenny Vance
Original Music Composer
Van Smith
Costume Design
Rachel Talalay
Producer
Vincent Peranio
Production Design
John Waters
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hairspray
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in Hairspray?
The principal cast of Hairspray includes Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C, Sonny Bono.
When was Hairspray released and how long is it?
Hairspray was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hairspray?
Hairspray had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $6.7M at the worldwide box office (3.34 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hairspray?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hairspray was composed by Kenny Vance.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hairspray?
Hairspray holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).