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Hair Love

  • 2019
  • G
  • 7m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
7.4K
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Hair Love (2019)
AnimationComedyDramaFamilyShort

A father tries to do his daughter's hair for the first time.A father tries to do his daughter's hair for the first time.A father tries to do his daughter's hair for the first time.

  • Directors
    • Matthew A. Cherry
    • Everett Downing Jr.
    • Bruce W. Smith
  • Writer
    • Matthew A. Cherry
  • Stars
    • Issa Rae
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    7.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Matthew A. Cherry
      • Everett Downing Jr.
      • Bruce W. Smith
    • Writer
      • Matthew A. Cherry
    • Stars
      • Issa Rae
    • 27User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Issa Rae
    Issa Rae
    • Natural Hair Vlogger
    • (voice)
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    • Directors
      • Matthew A. Cherry
      • Everett Downing Jr.
      • Bruce W. Smith
    • Writer
      • Matthew A. Cherry
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews27

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    8chong_an

    Above average shorts nomination

    A black girl has an unruly afro, and grandiose ideas of the styling she wants - something that probably should be done by a professional. Her mother usually does her hair, but in mother's absence, her father tries his hand at it.

    This is a heartwarming story, well done. I recommend it.
    7Pjtaylor-96-138044

    Sony Pictures Animation continue to up their game.

    An opening 'Pixar' logo wouldn't be out of place in 'Hair Love (2019)', a short by Sony Pictures Animation, as it perfectly captures the heart and spirit typically associated with the widely-accepted-as-number-one studio. It's a touching tale of father and daughter, one that hits its emotional beats just as well as its more surrealist comedic ones. It's both sad and hopeful, a portrait of a family surviving through tough times. It's feel good, for sure. It's also wonderfully diverse and body-positive, focusing quite overly on something most family films actively run away from. It isn't a masterpiece, but it's a great little short that's sure to put a smile on your face. 7/10
    8SnoopyStyle

    a bit of comedy with a touching ending

    The day has arrived and a little girl is excited to do her hair using internet tutorials. It does not go well. Her father is horrified and tries desperately to fix it to no avail. He is KO'ed. With a little help, they are able to fix her hair and the true reason for the date's importance is revealed. The boxing is funny. It's a cute little short and then it hits you with an emotional punch. It's great.
    7MovieJunkie5

    Love for the Heir

    Watching this short animated movie as a man with long curly hair it brought back memories. It took me years to fully appreciate my natural hair and honestly and that cap or bonnet would've been with me at all times. I enjoyed it, it tries to add too many twists and turns and when you're still adapting the movie is already over. The little girl is very cute and passionated about her hair but most importantly her dear mommy. Sony showing they too can do emotional short videos.
    10deborahakbar

    Absolute dream come true

    Everything about this project the animation the subject is just a complete work of love that all children of color should see read and pass on to their own children.

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    Related interests

    Daveigh Chase, Rumi Hiiragi, and Mari Natsuki in Spirited Away (2001)
    Animation
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
    Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, André Holland, Herman Caheej McGloun, Edson Jean, Alex R. Hibbert, and Tanisha Cidel in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Family
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    • Trivia
      Creator Matthew A. Cherry said he was mulling the idea for the short for a couple of years. He found the confidence to move forward with it after seeing online videos of black fathers interacting with their children go viral - particularly videos of dads helping daughters with their hair.
    • Connections
      Featured in Animat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Garfieldelodeon (2019)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Любов до волосся
    • Production companies
      • Matthew A. Cherry Entertainment
      • Chasing Miles
      • Lion Forge Animation
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $330,661
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,155,505
      • Feb 2, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $330,661
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 7m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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