• Beauty Shop (2005)

    Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris (Queen Latifah) has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter (Paige Hurd) and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge (Kevin Bacon), Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients, including...

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Beauty Shop
53
metacriticBased on 28 Critics
59
Based on 14 Users

Release Date: March 30th, 2005

DVD Release Date: August 23rd, 2005

PG-13 |1 hr 45 min

Plot Summary

Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris (Queen Latifah) has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter (Paige Hurd) and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge (Kevin Bacon), Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients, including Lynn (Alicia Silverstone) and Terri (Andie MacDowell), respectively. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.

Cast: Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Alfre Woodard, Mena Suvari, Della Reese, Golden Brooks, Paige Hurd

Director: Bille Woodruff

Genres: Comedy

Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer

Distributors: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Keywords: Rise, Quest, Lighthearted, Rivalry, Daughter, Witty, 2000s

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  • 75
    Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times

    The beauty of the "Shop" movies is that they provide a stage for lively characters. show more

  • 75
    Michael WilmingtonChicago Tribune

    The diversity of the Beauty Shop ensemble is a large part of what makes it so much fun to watch; show more

  • 50
    Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter

    Plays like a pilot for a TV sitcom. It sets up enough story threads for an entire season yet nothing much actually happens during the 105-minute running time. show more

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