Hairspray vs The Postman
The Postman has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for Hairspray). The Postman is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 1h 57m. The Postman is the older of the two (1994 against 2007). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hairspray
The Postman| Hairspray | The Postman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Adam Shankman | Michael Radford |
| Main cast | James Marsden, Christopher Walken, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta | Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Linda Moretti |
Synopsis
Hairspray
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
The Postman
Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
Where to watch
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