Blow Dry (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, Blow Dry is a comedy and drama film directed by Paddy Breathnach, running about 91 minutes. “An outrageous new comedy for anyone who's ever had hair.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Blow Dry stars Alan Rickman as Phil Allen, Josh Hartnett as Brian Allen, Natasha Richardson as Shelley Allen and Rachael Leigh Cook as Christina Robertson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Blow Dry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $637.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blow Dry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blow Dry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blow Dry (2001)?
- In US, Blow Dry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blow Dry worth watching?
- Blow Dry holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blow Dry?
- Blow Dry stars Alan Rickman, Josh Hartnett, Natasha Richardson, Rachael Leigh Cook and Rachel Griffiths.
- When was Blow Dry released?
- Blow Dry was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.