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Where can I stream Hairspray?
In the United States, you can rent or buy Hairspray from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 15 other countries, but not in the United States.
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An , comedy: , but never a tearjerker, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.
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.
High-Energy MusicalInspirational Social JusticeRetro Baltimore VibeFeel-Good Family FilmChoreography-CentricAnti-Segregation NarrativeStar-Studded CastJoyful RebellionBroadway Adaptation
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Is Hairspray worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (75).
Is Hairspray okay for kids?
PGViolence
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Hairspray make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).
Is Hairspray good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.