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2007 · 116 min · PG

Hairspray

Directed by Adam Shankman · Comedy, Romance, Drama

Hairspray (2007) is a Comedy film, directed by Adam Shankman set in Baltimore during the 1960s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of prejudice & racism run throughout.

Composer
Marc Shaiman
Cinematography
Bojan Bazelli
Cast
Nikki BlonskyJohn TravoltaMichelle PfeifferChristopher WalkenAmanda BynesJames MarsdenQueen LatifahBrittany Snow

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Baltimore
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
Prejudice & Racism
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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