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Hairspray

Hairspray (1988) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Audience Score
68

Now, before we get into the main points of how you can watch 'Hairspray' right now, here are some finer points about the New Line Cinema comedy flick. Hairspray starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min. The release date of the movie is February 26th, 1988. The movie received a user score of 68/100 on TMDb, which was generated using reviews from 432 engaged users.

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963."

Looking to see 'Hairspray' on any device you have handy? Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the John Waters-directed movie via subscription can be a huge pain, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Hairspray' on each platform when they are available. 'Hairspray' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on YouTube, Criterion Channel, Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, fuboTV, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Prime Video, and Revry in the US.

'Hairspray' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on February 26th, 1988 - Buy Hairspray Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting November 5th, 2002 - Buy Hairspray DVD

Watch 'Hairspray' In Theaters

Showtimes on January 14th, 2026