Bad Hair
“Terror takes root.”
Synopsis
In 1989, an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career may come at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-01
Top Cast
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Elle Lorraine
Anna Bludso
Jay Pharoah
Julius
Lena Waithe
Brook-Lynne
Kelly Rowland
Sandra
Vanessa Williams
Zora
Laverne Cox
Virgie
Chanté Adams
Linda Bludso
Blair Underwood
Amos Bludso
James Van Der Beek
Grant Madison
Usher
Germane D.
Yaani King Mondschein
Sista Soul
Michelle Hurd
Maxine
Judith Scott
Edna
Robin Thede
Denise
Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
Rosalyn
Steve Zissis
Baxter Tannen
MC Lyte
Coral
Zaria Kelley
Young Anna
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 25, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Simien
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Simien
- Original Score
- Kris Bowers
- Original Title
- Bad Hair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Sight Unseen Pictures, Culture Machine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Simien
Justin Simien
Kris Bowers
Topher Osborn
Phillip J. Bartell, Kelly Matsumoto
Julia Lebedev, Leonid Lebedev, Angel Lopez, Oren Moverman, Alex G. Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Kuzio
Production Design
Tracy Keehn-Dashnaw
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Schmit
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ceci
Costume Design
Kris Bowers
Original Music Composer
Justin Simien
Director
Justin Simien
Screenplay
Phillip J. Bartell
Editor
Julia Lebedev
Producer
Angel Lopez
Producer
Justin Simien
Producer
Eddie Vaisman
Producer
Topher Osborn
Director of Photography
Kelly Matsumoto
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Hair
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What is Bad Hair about?
In 1989, an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career may come at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.
Who directed Bad Hair?
Bad Hair was directed by Justin Simien.
Who stars in Bad Hair?
The principal cast of Bad Hair includes Elle Lorraine, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Kelly Rowland, Vanessa Williams.
When was Bad Hair released and how long is it?
Bad Hair was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Hair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Hair was composed by Kris Bowers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Hair?
Bad Hair holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).