Hair High 2004
Hair High (2004) is Bill Plympton's twisted, hand-drawn take on high-school melodrama that unfolds behind the neon glow of the prom.
Director: Bill Plympton
Cast
Eric Gilliland
Spud (voice)
Sarah Silverman
Cherri (voice)
Dermot Mulroney
Rod (voice)
Beverly D'Angelo
Darlene (voice)
David Carradine
Mr. Snerz (voice)
Keith Carradine
JoJo (voice)
Martha Plimpton
Miss Crumbles (voice)
Tom Noonan
Principal (voice)
Zak Orth
Zip (voice)
Justin Long
Dwayne (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hair High (2004) about?
Hair High follows the reign of high school royalty Rod and Cherri, whose dominance is challenged when outsider Spud commits a social misstep. Forced into servitude, Spud and Cherri begin a clandestine romance behind Rod's back, leading to a shocking climax on prom night that flips their story into dark, ironic tragedy.
Who directed Hair High?
Hair High was directed by Bill Plympton, the acclaimed animator and filmmaker known for his distinctive, often subversive style blending surreal humor with social commentary.
Who stars in Hair High?
The voice cast includes Eric Gilliland as Spud, Sarah Silverman as Cherri, Dermot Mulroney as Rod, Beverly D'Angelo, and David and Keith Carradine.
Is Hair High (2004) worth watching?
If you love offbeat animation with sharp edges, Hair High delivers a unique blend of horror, comedy, and teen drama. While not rated, its cult appeal lies in Plympton's bold visuals and darkly funny take on power and doomed love—perfect for fans of unconventional storytelling.
How long is Hair High?
Hair High runs for 78 minutes, a tight, fast-paced ride through its chaotic high school universe.
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About Hair High (2004) — A twisted teen tragedy told through Bill Plympton's unmistakable animation
Hair High (2004) is Bill Plympton's twisted, hand-drawn take on high-school melodrama that unfolds behind the neon glow of the prom. Rod and Cherri reign supreme at Echo High, their reign built on cruelty and control—until Spud, the new kid, stumbles into a humiliation so spectacular that he's forced into servitude. Behind Rod's back, a forbidden romance blooms between Cherri and Spud, charged with youthful defiance and raw emotion. But the night of the dance arrives, and with it, a tragic twist that feels both inevitable and explosively unexpected.
Plympton's signature anarchic animation style collides with razor-sharp satire in this genre-blending horror-comedy, where every exaggerated line and lurid color amplifies the absurdity of teen power struggles. The film teeters between dark humor and heartbreaking tragedy, capturing the messy, merciless intensity of adolescence with unflinching honesty.
