Simply: The PG rating was just a lot more lenient in the late 1980s.
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- How long is Hairspray?1 hour and 32 minutes
- When was Hairspray released?February 26, 1988
- What is the IMDb rating of Hairspray?7 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Hairspray?Franklin von Tussle, Motormouth Maybelle, Edna Turnblad, Arvin Hodgepile, Velma Von Tussle, Tracy Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad, Amber Von Tussle, Link Larkin, Penny Pingleton, and others
- What is the plot of Hairspray?A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
- What was the budget for Hairspray?$2 million
- How much did Hairspray earn at the worldwide box office?$6.68 million
- How much did Hairspray earn at the US box office?$6.67 million
- What is Hairspray rated?PG
- What genre is Hairspray?Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Family, Music, Musical, Musical Comedy, Romance, and Romantic Comedy
- How many awards has Hairspray won?1 award
- How many awards has Hairspray been nominated for?8 nominations
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