How long is Hairspray?

Hairspray is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Hairspray rated?

Hairspray is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Hairspray?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Hairspray (2007) runs 1 h 56 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.7 from 2,700 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 56 min — ends 9:56 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: July 19, 2007
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 2,700 votes
Director: Adam Shankman
Starring: Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is Hairspray?: Hairspray is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Hairspray rated?: Hairspray is rated PG in the US.
Is Hairspray a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Hairspray?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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