Beauty Shop
A cut above
2005 | 105m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Bille Woodruff |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Kate Lanier, Norman Vance Jr., Elizabeth Hunter |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Apr 22, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Director: | Bille Woodruff |
| Writer: | Kate Lanier, Norman Vance Jr., Elizabeth Hunter |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | hairdresser, atlanta, beauty salon, interracial relationship, racism, spin off, hairstylist, small business, mother daughter relationship |
| Production Companies | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cube Vision |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $36,351,350
Budget: $25,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2026 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Queen Latifah | Gina Norris |
| Alicia Silverstone | Lynn |
| Andie MacDowell | Terri |
| Alfre Woodard | Ms. Josephine |
| Mena Suvari | Joanne |
| Della Reese | Mrs. Towner |
| Kevin Bacon | Jorge |
| Djimon Hounsou | Joe |
| Golden Brooks | Chanel |
| Laura Hayes | Paulette |
| Paige Hurd | Vanessa |
| Lil J.J. | Willie |
| LisaRaye McCoy | Rochelle |
| Keshia Knight Pulliam | Darnelle |
| Sherri Shepherd | Ida |
| Kimora Lee Simmons | Denise |
| Sheryl Underwood | Catfish Rita |
| Wilmer Valderrama | Corky |
| Bryce Wilson | James |
| Omari Hardwick | Byron |
| Adele Givens | DJ Helen |
| Jim Holmes | Inspector Crawford |
| Larissa Bordere | Client of Chanel |
| Birdman | Self |
| Nancy Lenehan | Mrs. Struggs |
| Reagan Gomez-Preston | Woman |
| Joyful Drake | Mercedes |
| Tawny Dahl | Porsche |
| Mary Wickliffe | Music Teacher |
| Andrew Levitas | Stacy |
| Octavia Spencer | Big Customer |
| Jamie McBride | Detective |
| Melissa Wyler | Female Client at Jorge's |
| Ki Toy Johnson | Neighborhood Girl |
| Otis Best | Neighborhood Rapper |
| Crystal S. Garrett | Woman (as Crystal Garrett) |
| Suzanne Covington | Mrs. Dexter |
| Chris L. Lane | Bag Diva (as Christopher Lane) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Kate Lanier | Story, Screenplay |
| Michael Jablow | Editor |
| Jon Gary Steele | Production Design, Art Direction |
| Traci Kirshbaum | Set Decoration |
| Theo van de Sande | Director of Photography |
| Cheryl Cravedi | Set Costumer |
| Norman Vance Jr. | Screenplay |
| Kevin Kavanaugh | Art Direction |
| Elizabeth Hunter | Story |
| Bille Woodruff | Director |
| Kim Taylor-Coleman | Casting |
| Sharen Davis | Costume Design |
| Gary Archer | Prosthetics |
| Chuck Picerni Jr. | Stunt Coordinator |
| Billy Taylor | Production Assistant |
| Christopher Young | Original Music Composer |
| Chuck Graydon | Driver |
| Victoria Thomas | Casting |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Shakim Compere | Producer |
| Otis Best | Associate Producer |
| Matt Alvarez | Executive Producer |
| Louise Rosner-Meyer | Co-Producer |
| Queen Latifah | Producer |
| David Hoberman | Producer |
| Robert Teitel | Producer |
| George Tillman Jr. | Producer |
| Ice Cube | Producer |
| Todd Lieberman | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 24 | 42 | 14 |
| 2024 | 5 | 24 | 46 | 17 |
| 2024 | 6 | 20 | 30 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 | 22 | 27 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 | 17 | 33 | 9 |
| 2024 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 10 |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 | 37 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 | 21 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 940 | 940 |