Hairspray

1988 PG 1h 32m 7

A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.

It's Baltimore, 1962, and rebellious teenager Tracy Turnblad (Lake) attempts to win the coveted 'Miss Auto Show' crown as she fights against racial discrimination. Written and directed by John Waters (Polyester, Serial Mom) and featuring rock legends Sonny Bono and Deborah Harry as Tracy's pushy parents.

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Info about Hairspray

Studio(s): New Line Cinema

Originally Released: United States on Feb 26, 1988

Box Office Gross: $6,671,108.00

Budget: $2,000,000.00

Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance, Drama, Family, Musical