Hairspray (2007)
A vibrant teenager dances her way onto television, sparking a joyful movement to unite a divided city.
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.
How intense is Hairspray?
Hairspray has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a party watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG.
What Hairspray feels like
- Tone
- feel goodupliftingheartwarmingwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightPartyComfort watch
Where to stream Hairspray
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hairspray for you?
Is Hairspray scary?
No. Hairspray is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hairspray gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Hairspray sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hairspray OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Hairspray?
Hairspray runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Hairspray?
Hairspray is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Hairspray have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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