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Xanadu

1980Movie1 h 36 minPG

45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic316.6Rotten Tomatoes33%58%

A nostalgic, hopeful fantasy movie about show business and pop culture, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

A Fantasy, A Musical, A Place Where Dreams Come True.

Kira, a Greek muse incarnated on Earth to inspire people, helps Dan McGuire and an artist named Sonny Malone to meet. She inspires them to build a huge disco roller rink called Xanadu.

Feels like

  • Musical Fantasy
  • Roller Disco
  • 1980s Nostalgia
  • Pop Culture Time Capsule
  • Romantic Escapism
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Campy Fun
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Visually Vibrant

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Robert Greenwald
Written by
Marc Reid Rubel, Richard Christian Danus
Produced by
Lawrence Gordon
Music by
Barry De Vorzon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 8, 1980 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
August 8, 1980
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$23 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Gag Nose, Between My Legs, Shared Universe +9

  • Gag Nose
  • Between My Legs
  • Shared Universe
  • Chick Magnet
  • No Fourth Wall
  • Tron Lines
  • Present Day
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Conspicuously Light Patch
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Living Mannequin
  • Mayfly–December Romance

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Xanadu?"

Questions about Xanadu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Xanadu?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Xanadu from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Xanadu worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (32).

Is Xanadu okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Xanadu good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Xanadu?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Xanadu use?

Gag NoseBetween My LegsShared UniverseChick MagnetNo Fourth WallTron LinesPresent DayIntergenerational FriendshipConspicuously Light PatchCool Old GuyLiving MannequinMayfly–December Romanceand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Gag Nose, Between My Legs, and Shared Universe.