Beauty Shop
Seen it?2005 | 105 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Birdcage, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter 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, Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$36 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 121K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bille Woodruff
- Queen LatifahGina Norris
- Alicia SilverstoneLynn
- Andie MacDowellTerri
- Alfre WoodardMs. Josephine
- Mena SuvariJoanne
- Della ReeseMrs. Towner
- Kevin BaconJorge
- Djimon HounsouJoe
- Golden BrooksChanel
- Laura HayesPaulette