Where to Watch Hairspray (1988)

Yearning to watch 'Hairspray' on your TV, phone, or tablet? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the John Waters-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Hairspray' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Hairspray' right now, here are some details about the New Line Cinema comedy flick.

Released February 26th, 1988, 'Hairspray' stars Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C The PG movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min, and received a user score of 68 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 411 knowledgeable users.

Want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963."

'Hairspray' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on YouTube, Microsoft Store, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, and Google Play Movies .