

Hairspray Live!
2016, English. Directed by Alex Rudzinski & Kenny Leon.
You can't stop the beat!
A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Hairspray Live!
Hairspray Live! is streaming on BroadwayHD in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Alex RudzinskiDirector
- Kenny LeonDirector
- Maddie BaillioTracy Turnblad
- Dove CameronAmber Von Tussle
- Kristin ChenowethVelma Von Tussle
- Ariana GrandePenny Pingleton
- Garrett ClaytonLink Larkin
- Harvey FiersteinEdna Turnblad
- Derek HoughCorny Collins
- Jennifer HudsonMotormouth Maybelle
- Martin ShortWilbur Turnblad
- Ephraim SykesSeaweed J. Stubbs
- Paul VogtMr. Harriman F. Spritzer
- Shahadi Wright JosephLittle Inez
Details
- Released
- 7 December 2016
- Country
- United States of America
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Hairspray Live!: quick answers
Is Hairspray Live! worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hairspray Live!?
Hairspray Live! runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Hairspray Live! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hairspray Live!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hairspray Live! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hairspray Live! is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hairspray Live! on?
Hairspray Live! is streaming on BroadwayHD in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hairspray Live!?
If you liked Hairspray Live!, try Girl, We Are Your Friends, Kinky Boots: The Musical.
Who directed Hairspray Live!?
Hairspray Live! (2016) was directed by Alex Rudzinski and Kenny Leon and stars Maddie Baillio, Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth.