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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Hairspray (2007) as a comedy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The comedy and romance blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 57m · ★ 6.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  2. 94match

    2.Step Up (2006)

    ★ 6.9 · Music · Drama · Romance · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, Step Up (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    3.The Dreamers (2003)

    ★ 7.2 · Drama · Romance · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, The Dreamers (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    4.Wicked (2024)

    ★ 6.9 · Drama · Romance · Fantasy · 2h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, Wicked (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
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    5.Chicago (2002)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Crime · Drama · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, Chicago (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • TCM
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)

    ★ 6.7 · Music · Drama · Romance · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    7.Another Cinderella Story (2008)

    ★ 7.3 · Music · Comedy · Romance · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, Another Cinderella Story (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    8.West Side Story (2021)

    ★ 6.9 · Drama · Romance · Crime · 2h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, West Side Story (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Disney Plus
    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    9.Footloose (2011)

    ★ 6.6 · Drama · Music · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, Footloose (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    10.Save the Last Dance (2001)

    ★ 6.5 · Drama · Family · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Hairspray clicked for you, Save the Last Dance (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after Hairspray?
Try Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, Step Up, The Dreamers—each shares DNA with Hairspray while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Hairspray?
Hairspray (2007) is best described as Comedy, Romance, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Hairspray worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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