Hairspray

"The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!"

Feb 26 1988 PG 1h 32m
Comedy, Drama, Family

'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.

Plot

'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.

Written by

John Waters

Directed by

John Waters

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

New Line Cinema

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 7 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
24,789
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA