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Streets of Fire

1984·Movie
1h 33min·PG

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

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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Questions about Streets of Fire

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Where can I stream Streets of Fire legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Streets of Fire worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Streets of Fire rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Streets of Fire?

1 h 33 min

Streets of Fire runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Streets of Fire?

Critics64
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Streets of Fire much the same way.

Was Streets of Fire a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 56% of its budget.

What language is Streets of Fire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Streets of Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Streets of Fire in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Streets of Fire, including Tomboy and Girly Girl, Police Are Useless, Red Herring.