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Hairspray (2007)
Director: Adam Shankman
Cast: Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken
6.7
92%Runtime117 min
RatingPG
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 2007 musical comedy film Hairspray, directed by Adam Shankman, was critically acclaimed, earning a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was also a box office success and well-received by audiences, as evidenced by its 6.7/10 rating on IMDb.
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Hairspray (2007) directed by Adam Shankman is a vibrant, high-energy musical romp that blends humor, romance, and an important message about social progress. With standout performances from Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, and Michelle Pfeiffer, the film celebrates individuality and the power of embracing who you are, while delivering infectious musical numbers and a feel-good story that will delight fans of the genre.
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Hairspray is a 2007 musical romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by Adam Shankman, and written by Leslie Dixon. It is based on the 2002 stage musical by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, which itself was based on John Waters's 1988 film. Produced by Ingenious Media and Zadan/Meron Productions, the film features an ensemble cast including John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, Allison Janney, and Nikki Blonsky in her feature film debut.
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