Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- girls night
What critics said
Critics found Queen Latifah's charismatic performance and the lively ensemble appealing, but considered the screenplay formulaic and uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Gina's salon becomes a space where female stylists and customers exchange support, humor, and practical wisdom.
Gina opens and defends her own beauty shop rather than remaining under restrictive salon management.
The beauty shop functions as a lively gathering place for stylists and clients whose conversations drive the film's humor.
Gina's business ambitions, leadership, and relationships anchor the narrative in an African American salon community.
Films like Beauty Shop, and why
Barbershop
ensemble workplace comedy centered on a determined small-business owner and lively salon conversations
Last Holiday
warm, women-centered comedy about friendship, ambition, and personal reinvention
The Best Man
community-focused comedy combining professional rivalry, romance, and an upbeat ensemble
Movie Details
- Director
- Bille Woodruff
- Release Date
- 2005-04-22
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (568)
Cast
- Queen Latifah
- Alicia Silverstone
- Andie MacDowell
- Alfre Woodard
- Mena Suvari
- Della Reese
- Kevin Bacon
- Djimon Hounsou
- Golden Brooks
- Laura Hayes
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Beauty Shop about?
- A determined Atlanta hairstylist risks her livelihood and relationships to create a beauty salon where independence, friendship, and candid conversation can thrive.
- What is Beauty Shop like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Beauty Shop as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Beauty Shop violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Beauty Shop.
- What did critics think of Beauty Shop?
- Critics found Queen Latifah's charismatic performance and the lively ensemble appealing, but considered the screenplay formulaic and uneven.
- Which films are like Beauty Shop?
- Films with a similar feel include Barbershop, Last Holiday, and The Best Man.
- How long is Beauty Shop?
- Beauty Shop runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Beauty Shop?
- In United States, Beauty Shop streams on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
