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Blow Dry

Name: Blow Dry
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2001-03-01
Cast: Alan Rickman, Natasha Richardson, Rachel Griffiths, Rachael Leigh Cook, Josh Hartnett

2001 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

The annual British Hairdressing Championship comes to Keighley, a town where Phil and son Brian run a barbershop and Phil's ex-wife Shelly and her lover Sandra run a beauty salon.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$830K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paddy Breathnach

Alan RickmanPhil Allen
Natasha RichardsonShelley Allen
Rachel GriffithsSandra
Rachael Leigh CookChristina Robertson
Josh HartnettBrian Allen
Bill NighyRay Robertson
Warren ClarkeTony
Rosemary HarrisDaisy
Hugh BonnevilleLouis
Heidi KlumJasmine