Girls Just Want to Have Fun(1985)
“Getting into trouble is easy but getting out of it is all the fun!”
Overview
Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find new Dance TV performers, Janey and Lynne are determined to audition. The only problem is that Janey's father doesn't approve of that kind of thing.
Director
Alan Metter
Studio
New World Pictures
Cast
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Janey Glenn
Helen Hunt
as Lynne Stone
Shannen Doherty
as Maggie Malene
Lee Montgomery
as Jeff Malene
Morgan Woodward
as J.P. Sands
Jonathan Silverman
as Drew Boreman
Ed Lauter
as Colonel Glenn
Holly Gagnier
as Natalie
Biff Yeager
as Mr. Malene
Kristi Somers
as Rikki
Richard Blade
as The DTV Host
Candice Daly
as Girl in Hallway
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
New World Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Girls Just Want to Have Fun?▼
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What is Girls Just Want to Have Fun about?▼
Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find new Dance TV performers, Janey and Lynne are determined to audition. The only problem is that Janey's father doesn't approve of that kind of thing.
Who directed Girls Just Want to Have Fun?▼
Girls Just Want to Have Fun was directed by Alan Metter and released in 1985. It is a comedy, family, music, romance film.
How long is Girls Just Want to Have Fun?▼
Girls Just Want to Have Fun has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in Girls Just Want to Have Fun?▼
The cast of Girls Just Want to Have Fun includes Sarah Jessica Parker as Janey Glenn, Helen Hunt as Lynne Stone, Shannen Doherty as Maggie Malene, Lee Montgomery as Jeff Malene, Morgan Woodward as J.P. Sands and more.
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