Name: Good Hair
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2009-10-09
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Maya Angelou, Chris Rock, Nia Long, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Ice-T

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An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the Black community.

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Directed by: Jeff Stilson
Written by: Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Jeff Stilson
Produced by: Kevin O'Donnell, Jenny Hunter
Music by: Marcus Miller

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October 9, 2009 · 1 h 36 min · PG-13

Released: October 9, 2009
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Documentary, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $4 million
Available in: 11 countries

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Where can I stream Good Hair?

Kanopy

In the United States, Good Hair is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Good Hair worth watching?

75

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Good Hair okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Good Hair make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Good Hair plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.