Beauty Shop
“A cut above”
Synopsis
Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge, Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.
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Top Cast
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Queen Latifah
Gina Norris
Alicia Silverstone
Lynn
Andie MacDowell
Terri
Alfre Woodard
Ms. Josephine
Mena Suvari
Joanne
Della Reese
Mrs. Towner
Kevin Bacon
Jorge
Djimon Hounsou
Joe
Golden Brooks
Chanel
Laura Hayes
Paulette
Paige Hurd
Vanessa
Lil J.J.
Willie
LisaRaye McCoy
Rochelle
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Darnelle
Sherri Shepherd
Ida
Kimora Lee Simmons
Denise
Sheryl Underwood
Catfish Rita
Wilmer Valderrama
Corky
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.45x
+$11.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille Woodruff
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Vance Jr., Kate Lanier
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Beauty Shop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.4M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cube Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille Woodruff
Norman Vance Jr., Kate Lanier, Elizabeth Hunter
Christopher Young
Theo van de Sande
Michael Jablow
Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, Matt Alvarez, Shakim Compere, David Hoberman
Department Leadership Roster
Bille Woodruff
Director
Ice Cube
Producer
Norman Vance Jr.
Screenplay
Chuck Picerni Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Michael Jablow
Editor
Queen Latifah
Producer
Shakim Compere
Producer
David Hoberman
Producer
Robert Teitel
Producer
George Tillman Jr.
Producer
Jon Gary Steele
Production Design
Sharen Davis
Costume Design
Kate Lanier
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty Shop
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beauty Shop about?
Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge, Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.
Who directed Beauty Shop?
Beauty Shop was directed by Bille Woodruff.
Who stars in Beauty Shop?
The principal cast of Beauty Shop includes Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Alfre Woodard, Mena Suvari.
When was Beauty Shop released and how long is it?
Beauty Shop was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Beauty Shop?
Beauty Shop had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $36.4M at the worldwide box office (1.45 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Beauty Shop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty Shop was composed by Christopher Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beauty Shop?
Beauty Shop holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).