Footloose 1984

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
56%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
63%
Splat

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.

Kevin Bacon

as Ren

Lori Singer

as Ariel

John Lithgow

as Rev. Shaw Moore

Dianne Wiest

as Vi Moore

Chris Penn

as Willard

John Laughlin

as Woody

Elizabeth Gorcey

as Wendy Jo

Frances Lee McCain

as Ethel McCormack

Jim Youngs

as Chuck

Director:

Herbert Ross

Writer:

Dean Pitchford

Genres:

Drama,Romance

Release Date:

1984 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

107 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Footloose

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Kevin Bacon

as Ren

Lori Singer

as Ariel

John Lithgow

as Rev. Shaw Moore

Dianne Wiest

as Vi Moore

Chris Penn

as Willard

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

Timothy Scott

as Andy Beamis

Alan Haufrect

as Roger Dunbar

Linda MacEwen

as Eleanor Dunbar

Kim Jensen

as Edna

Michael Telmont

as Travis

Leo Geter

as Rich

Ken Kemp

as Jeff

Russ McGinn

as Herb

Sam Dalton

as Mr. Gurntz

H.E.D. Redford

as Widdoes

Jay Bernard

as Harvey

David Valenza

as Team Member

Meghan Broadhead

as Sarah

Gene Pack

as Bernie

Marcia Dangerfield

as Virginia

John Perryman

as Fat Cowboy

Mary Ethel Gregory

as Mrs. Allyson

Oscar Rowland

as Mr. Walsh

J. Paul Broadhead

as Mayor Dooley

John Bishop

as Elvis

Carmen Trevino

as Girl

Terri Gay Ulmer

as Girl

Peter Tramm

as Stunt Dancer

Brandyn Cross

as Party Kid (uncredited)

Kevin Denson

as Dancer (uncredited)

Michael Flynn

as Policeman (uncredited)

Deborah Frazier

as Dancer (uncredited)

Andrea Hays

as Bar Patron (uncredited)

Michele Laurita

as Dancer (uncredited)

Brian L. McCarty

as Nerdy DJ (uncredited)

Alison Trouse

as Cowgirl Bar Dancer (uncredited)

Brian Wimmer

as Extra (uncredited)

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