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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·Craig Zadan

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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 Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Now TV Cinema 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 October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Is Hairspray on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Hairspray is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Hairspray for free?

Hairspray is available on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.