Movie

Hairspray

“When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.”

★ 6.7(2,627)20071h 56m

Hairspray is streaming on Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Hairspray

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Good to know

Director: Adam Shankman
Release date: 2007-07-19
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $90,450,008
Budget: $75,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: New Line Cinema

Hairspray — trailer

About Hairspray

Hairspray is a 2007 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Adam Shankman, starring Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 2,627 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hairspray in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Nikki Blonsky

Tracy Turnblad

John Travolta

Edna Turnblad

Michelle Pfeiffer

Velma Von Tussle

Christopher Walken

Wilbur Turnblad

Amanda Bynes

Penny Pingleton

James Marsden

Corny Collins

Queen Latifah

Motormouth Maybelle

Brittany Snow

Amber Von Tussle

Zac Efron

Link Larkin

Elijah Kelley

Seaweed

Allison Janney

Prudy Pringleton

Tayla Parx

Little Inez

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hairspray in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Hairspray on Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Hairspray on Netflix?+

Hairspray is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is Hairspray?+

Hairspray has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Hairspray?+

Hairspray stars Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken and Amanda Bynes.

When did Hairspray come out?+

Hairspray is a 2007 movie directed by Adam Shankman.

What genre is Hairspray?+

Hairspray is Comedy, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Hairspray?+

Hairspray was directed by Adam Shankman.