Why it may be worth watching
- Hairspray combines Comedy and Romance elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.7/10 from 2,698 votes.
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Hairspray
When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.
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.
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Cast
Nikki BlonskyTracy Turnblad
John TravoltaEdna Turnblad
Michelle PfeifferVelma Von Tussle
Christopher WalkenWilbur Turnblad
Amanda BynesPenny Pingleton
James MarsdenCorny Collins
Queen LatifahMotormouth Maybelle
Brittany SnowAmber Von Tussle
Zac EfronLink Larkin
Elijah KelleySeaweed
Allison JanneyPrudy Pringleton
Tayla ParxLittle Inez
Jayne EastwoodMiss Wimsey
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Best suited to viewers looking for Comedy, Romance, Drama.
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Themes and topics
dancedreamsbaltimore, usarace politicsmusicalbased on play or musicalequalityschool party
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