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Streets of Fire

1984·Movie
1h 33min·PG
66
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IMDb6.7Metacritic597.1Rotten Tomatoes69%70%

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A , action movie: , .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Tonight is what it means to be young.

Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.
Stylized ActionRock and RollNeo-Noir1980s AestheticDystopianMusic-DrivenCult ClassicVisual Spectacle

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Directed by:
Walter Hill
Written by:
Walter Hill, Larry Gross
Produced by:
Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon
Composed by:
Ry Cooder

Sequels and Prequels

Streets of Fire
Streets of Fire (1984)
GoodWatch score 66
Road to Hell
Road to Hell (2008)
GoodWatch score 42

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Questions about Streets of Fire

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Where can I stream Streets of Fire?

Criterion

In the United States, Streets of Fire streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Streets of Fire worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 59).

Is there a sequel to Streets of Fire?

  1. Streets of Fire (1984)
  2. Road to Hell (2008)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Road to Hell (2008).

Is Streets of Fire okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Streets of Fire?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Streets of Fire a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 56% of its budget.

What tropes does Streets of Fire use?

Tomboy and Girly GirlPolice Are UselessRed HerringMeaningful NameBadass BoastPercussive PreventionDramatic Gun CockStealth ParodyAuthor AppealChekhov's GunmanBittersweet EndingLet's Fight Like Gentlemenand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Tomboy and Girly Girl, Police Are Useless, and Red Herring.