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Hairspray

6.720071h 56mPGMovieComedyRomanceDrama

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.

DirectorAdam Shankman
WriterLeslie Dixon
ProducersRobert Shaye·Adam Shankman

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Cast · Directed by Adam Shankman

NBNikki Blonsky
Nikki Blonsky
Tracy Turnblad
JTJohn Travolta
John Travolta
Edna Turnblad
MPMichelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Velma Von Tussle
CWChristopher Walken
Christopher Walken
Wilbur Turnblad
ABAmanda Bynes
Amanda Bynes
Penny Pingleton
JMJames Marsden
James Marsden
Corny Collins
QLQueen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Motormouth Maybelle
BSBrittany Snow
Brittany Snow
Amber Von Tussle
ZEZac Efron
Zac Efron
Link Larkin
EKElijah Kelley
Elijah Kelley
Seaweed
AJAllison Janney
Allison Janney
Prudy Pringleton
TPTayla Parx
Tayla Parx
Little Inez

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Hairspray — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hairspray?

Hairspray is streaming on HBO Max, Now TV Cinema and ITVX Premium in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hairspray on Netflix?

No, Hairspray is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Now TV Cinema.

Is Hairspray on Amazon Prime Video?

Hairspray isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Hairspray for free?

Hairspray is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.