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Blow Dry

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
8.8K
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ComedyDramaRomance

In 2000, a small town hosts The British Hairdressing Championship, where a former 2-time winner, his son, his run-away wife and his runaway wife's lady lover reside (not all on speaking term... Read allIn 2000, a small town hosts The British Hairdressing Championship, where a former 2-time winner, his son, his run-away wife and his runaway wife's lady lover reside (not all on speaking terms).In 2000, a small town hosts The British Hairdressing Championship, where a former 2-time winner, his son, his run-away wife and his runaway wife's lady lover reside (not all on speaking terms).

  • Director
    • Paddy Breathnach
  • Writer
    • Simon Beaufoy
  • Stars
    • Alan Rickman
    • Natasha Richardson
    • Rachel Griffiths
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    8.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paddy Breathnach
    • Writer
      • Simon Beaufoy
    • Stars
      • Alan Rickman
      • Natasha Richardson
      • Rachel Griffiths
    • 103User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Alan Rickman, Josh Hartnett, Natasha Richardson, and Rachel Griffiths in Blow Dry (2001)
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    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Heidi Klum in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
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    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Phil
    Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson
    • Shelley
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Sandra
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Christina
    Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett
    • Brian
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Ray
    Warren Clarke
    Warren Clarke
    • Tony
    Rosemary Harris
    Rosemary Harris
    • Daisy
    Hugh Bonneville
    Hugh Bonneville
    • Louis
    Heidi Klum
    Heidi Klum
    • Jasmine
    Peter McDonald
    Peter McDonald
    • Vincent
    Michael McElhatton
    Michael McElhatton
    • Robert
    David Bradley
    David Bradley
    • Noah
    Ben Crompton
    Ben Crompton
    • Saul
    Ann Rye
    • Margaret, farmer's wife
    • (as Anne Rye)
    Ray Emmet Brown
    Ray Emmet Brown
    • TJ
    Oliver Ford Davies
    Oliver Ford Davies
    • Doctor Hamilton
    • (as Oliver Ford Davis)
    Elizabeth Woodcock
    • Sharon
    • Director
      • Paddy Breathnach
    • Writer
      • Simon Beaufoy
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rachael Leigh Cook turned down the role of Rogue in X-Men (2000) to make this film. She had no interest in working with CGI.
    • Goofs
      While the male audience members are lined up taking discs for the Men's Freestyle, it is first shown that the real model for Raymond's Hair Studio is number two in line right behind Hair Montage's volunteer. The camera cuts away from the line and we hear seven more models being called (including Raymond's "plant" who goes to the Style Warriors) before this man is called and directed to Raymond's Hair Studio.
    • Quotes

      Phil Allen: Your highlights go green if you leave 'em in too long, love.

      Sharon: How long's too long?

      Phil Allen: 'Bout now.

    • Crazy credits
      Tony lip-syncs to the Elvis Presley song "I Just Can't Help Believing" through the end credits, dressed like Elvis.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Couples Retreat/Bronson/An Education (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      On My Mind
      Written by Vinson Lui & Don Solo

      Published by Revision West

      Performed by Hoi Polloi

      Courtesy of Marc Ferrari/Master Source

    User reviews103

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    7/10
    the ladies steal the show
    So it's a comedy about hairdressing. In truth, the hairdressing provides little more than colour commentary (pun intended), because it's the relationships that take first stage, and they take it really well. Alan Rickman is good, sincere and has depth, Josh Hartnett has an okay delivery ruined by his trying-too-hard faux Yorkshire accent, and Bill Nighy is Bill Nighy, you'll always get a few laughs from him, but the real stars are Rachel Griffiths and Natasha Richardson. Griffiths, in particular, is splendid, going from funny to poignantly hurt to deep, deep love without skipping a beat. Richardson also makes a strong impression, and you can feel the pain in her as the film goes. Oh well... It's a fun film, but it's also a good film.
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    5
    • gael-lancelot
    • Mar 7, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 2001 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Never Better
    • Filming locations
      • Batley, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. Produktions KG
      • Intermedia Films
      • Mirage Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $637,769
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $240,166
      • Mar 11, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $830,286
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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