Beauty Shop

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Beauty Shop

PG-13

2005

1h 45m

Comedy

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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, including Lynn and Terri, respectively. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.

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Critics Consensus

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

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Sep 30, 2010

2/5

So-so movie with great cast pushes PG-13 limits.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Apr 12, 2010

As in the other two movies, the plot is a thin cardboard box carrying an assortment of observational doughnuts.

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Stella Papamichael

BBC.com

Apr 19, 2005

3/5

Latifah carries the weight of this film and does an impressive job given a script that's crying out for a total restyle.

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Nov 18, 2019

This lame Queen Latifah vehicle is just a series of scenes that proceeds to parade in one stereotypical character after another.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 6, 2019

4.5/5

[P]ull up a chair, put your head back and join in the fun and frolic of Beauty Shop. It's guaranteed to shampoo your troubles away.

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Jun 19, 2009

C

Take one part "Barbershop," one part Queen Latifah, sprinkle in a tablespoon of 'you-go-girl' and stir to get the confection of "Beauty Shop."

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Scott R

@spr1958 Oct 3, 2026

Lots of fun. I was entertained.

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n K

@RT07878703 Sep 30, 2026

put this on randomly, i ended up thoroughly enjoying it ! great cast, great chemistry, i felt like i was there. i giggled, i smiled. wonderful.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 27, 2026

Beauty Shop = a *3* star Movie!

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SsmSsm A

@RT48777291 Nov 15, 2025

Buena para pasar el rato, es una joya que no muchos recuerdan.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 23, 2025

Funny in 1.75 hours. I love paying tribute to Dana Elaine Owens (March 18th, 1970, in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America-Present). And Alicia Silverstone (October 04th, 1976, in San Francisco, California, United States of America-Present). And Kevin Norwood Bacon (July 08th, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America-Present).

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wendy k

@wkalthoff Jul 21, 2025

It was interesting but there were a lot of stereotypes in there. There were parts that were slow.

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Bille Woodruff

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Alicia Silverstone

Lynn

Andie MacDowell

Terri Green

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Synopsis

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, including Lynn and Terri, respectively. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.

Director: Bille Woodruff
Producer: David Hoberman, Robert Teitel, George Tillman Jr., Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere
Screenwriter: Kate Lanier, Norman Vance Jr.
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Flavor Unit Entertainment, Mandeville Films, State Street Pictures, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Brief Drug References|Sexual Material)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 30, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.3M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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