Hairspray
1988 • Comedy | Music
6.8 (446)
John Waters
Director
John Waters
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
February 26, 1988
Duration
92 Min
Language
English
Popularity
3.9793
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$6,671,108
Overview
'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.
