Blow Dry
“An outrageous new comedy for anyone who's ever had hair.”
Synopsis
The annual British Hairdressing Championship comes to Keighley, a town where Phil and son Brian run a barbershop and Phil's ex-wife Shelly and her lover Sandra run a beauty salon.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blow Dry - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-18
Top Cast
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Alan Rickman
Phil Allen
Natasha Richardson
Shelley Allen
Rachel Griffiths
Sandra
Rachael Leigh Cook
Christina Robertson
Josh Hartnett
Brian Allen
Bill Nighy
Ray Robertson
Warren Clarke
Tony
Rosemary Harris
Daisy
Hugh Bonneville
Louis
Heidi Klum
Jasmine
Peter McDonald
Vincent
Michael McElhatton
Robert
David Bradley
Noah
Ben Crompton
Saul
Ann Rye
Margaret, Farmer's Wife
Ray Emmet Brown
TJ
Oliver Ford Davies
Doctor Hamilton
Paul Copley
Ken
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$638K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paddy Breathnach
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Beaufoy
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Blow Dry
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $638K
- Production Studios
- IMF, Mirage Enterprises, Intermedia Films, West Eleven Films, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paddy Breathnach
Simon Beaufoy
Patrick Doyle
Cian de Buitléar, John Pardue
Tony Lawson
David Rubin, William Horberg, Ruth Jackson, Moritz Borman, Guy East
Department Leadership Roster
Paddy Breathnach
Director
Simon Beaufoy
Writer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Cian de Buitléar
Director of Photography
Tony Lawson
Editor
Rosie Hackett
Costume Design
Sophie Becher
Production Design
David Rubin
Producer
William Horberg
Producer
Ruth Jackson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blow Dry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blow Dry about?
The annual British Hairdressing Championship comes to Keighley, a town where Phil and son Brian run a barbershop and Phil's ex-wife Shelly and her lover Sandra run a beauty salon.
Who directed Blow Dry?
Blow Dry was directed by Paddy Breathnach.
Who stars in Blow Dry?
The principal cast of Blow Dry includes Alan Rickman, Natasha Richardson, Rachel Griffiths, Rachael Leigh Cook, Josh Hartnett.
When was Blow Dry released and how long is it?
Blow Dry was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Blow Dry make at the box office?
Blow Dry grossed $638K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Blow Dry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blow Dry was composed by Patrick Doyle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blow Dry?
Blow Dry holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).