Footloose(1984)
“The music is on his side.”
Overview
When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.
Director
Herbert Ross
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$80M
Cast
Kevin Bacon
as Ren
Lori Singer
as Ariel
John Lithgow
as Rev. Shaw Moore
Dianne Wiest
as Vi Moore
Chris Penn
as Willard
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Rusty
John Laughlin
as Woody
Elizabeth Gorcey
as Wendy Jo
Frances Lee McCain
as Ethel McCormack
Jim Youngs
as Chuck
Douglas Dirkson
as Burlington Cranston
Lynne Marta
as Lulu
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$80M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • IndieProd Company Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Footloose?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Footloose (1984).
What is Footloose about?▼
When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.
Who directed Footloose?▼
Footloose was directed by Herbert Ross and released in 1984. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Footloose?▼
Footloose has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Footloose?▼
The cast of Footloose includes Kevin Bacon as Ren, Lori Singer as Ariel, John Lithgow as Rev. Shaw Moore, Dianne Wiest as Vi Moore, Chris Penn as Willard and more.
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