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Despite a strong performance by Queen Latifah, Beauty Shop is in need of some style pointers. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Language|Brief Drug References|Sexual Material)
  • Genre:
    comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Bille Woodruff
  • Producer:
    Robert Teitel, George Tillman Jr., Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere
  • Writer:
    Kate Lanier
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $36.3M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Metro Goldwyn Mayer
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)
  • View the collection:
    Barbershop

Cast & Crew

Queen Latifah
Gina Norris
Alicia Silverstone
Lynn
Andie MacDowell
Terri Green
Alfre Woodard
Miss Josephine
Mena Suvari
Joanne Marcus
Della Reese
Mrs. Towner
Golden Brooks
Chanel
Paige Hurd
Vanessa
LisaRaye McCoy
Rochelle
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Darnelle
Sherri Shepherd
Ida
Kimora Lee Simmons
Denise
Sheryl Underwood
Catfish Rita
Bryce Wilson
James
Kevin Bacon
Jorge Christophe
Djimon Hounsou
Joe
Adele Givens
DJ Helen
Kate Lanier
Screenwriter
Robert Teitel
Producer
George Tillman Jr.
Producer
Queen Latifah
Producer
Shakim Compere
Producer
Bille Woodruff
Director
Christopher Young
Original Music
Theo van de Sande
Cinematographer
Michael Jablow
Film Editor
Joe Adams
Casting
Jon Gary Steele
Production Design
Kevin Kavanaugh
Art Direction
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Audience Reviews for Beauty Shop

  • May 02, 2011
    This movie was funny and really entertaining. I'm really liking Queen Latifah. Her attitude is just awesome.
    Dead A Super Reviewer
  • Mar 30, 2011
    OK, so what's the plot? A hair stylist (Queen Latifah) walks out on her boss (Kevin Bacon). Boss doesn't think she'll make it. She makes it while stealing all of his customers in a comedic process. Meets hot guy (Dimon Hounsou). Boss tries to get revenge. Yes, you have seen this movie before. It has a few funny moments, some of them not intentional, but Beauty Shop really is your standard, predictable, recycled film. File this one under "Been there, done that".
    Chris G Super Reviewer
  • May 09, 2010
    Gina (Queen Latifah) plays a sassy hairstylist whiz who feels under-appreciated by her arrogant racist boss, Jorge who wants to steal credit for her work. A single mother, she decides to open up her own beauty shop fulfilling her dreams in the process. Alicia Silverstone plays Lynn, a Georgia country girl who also happens to be a whiz at styling who goes along for the ride. Not a bad comedy and Queen Latifah is her usual witty fun self to watch.
    Deb S Super Reviewer
  • Feb 06, 2010
    WEAK! WEAK! WEAK! Come on, you call this a good movie, it's total rip-off of the exactly same movie, barber shop!
    KJ P Super Reviewer
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