Hairspray
“When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-03
Top Cast
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Nikki Blonsky
Tracy Turnblad
John Travolta
Edna Turnblad
Michelle Pfeiffer
Velma Von Tussle
Christopher Walken
Wilbur Turnblad
Amanda Bynes
Penny Pingleton
James Marsden
Corny Collins
Queen Latifah
Motormouth Maybelle
Brittany Snow
Amber Von Tussle
Zac Efron
Link Larkin
Elijah Kelley
Seaweed
Allison Janney
Prudy Pringleton
Tayla Parx
Little Inez
Jayne Eastwood
Miss Wimsey
Paul Dooley
Mr. Spritzer
Jerry Stiller
Mr. Pinky
Darren Frost
Cameraman
John Waters
Flasher
Joe Parro
Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$90.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.21x
+$15.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Dixon
- Original Score
- Marc Shaiman
- Original Title
- Hairspray
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $90.5M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Zadan / Meron Productions, Ingenious Film Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Shankman
Leslie Dixon, Mark O'Donnell, John Waters, Thomas Meehan, Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman
Marc Shaiman
Bojan Bazelli
Michael Tronick
Robert Shaye, Adam Shankman, Toby Emmerich, Craig Zadan, Jennifer Gibgot
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Dixon
Screenplay
Adam Shankman
Director
Bojan Bazelli
Director of Photography
David Gropman
Production Design
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Michael Tronick
Editor
Craig Zadan
Producer
Neil Meron
Producer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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 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.
Who directed Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by Adam Shankman.
Who stars in Hairspray?
The principal cast of Hairspray includes Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes.
When was Hairspray released and how long is it?
Hairspray was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hairspray?
Hairspray had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $90.5M at the worldwide box office (1.21 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Hairspray?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hairspray was composed by Marc Shaiman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hairspray?
Hairspray holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).