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Girls Just Want to Have Fun

1985Movie1 h 27 minPG

ComedyFamily
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic565.3Rotten Tomatoes40%77%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy movie about sports and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

Getting into trouble is easy but getting out of it is all the fun!

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.

Feels like

  • 1980s Nostalgia
  • Teen Romance
  • Dance Competition
  • Family-Friendly Fun
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Pop Soundtrack
  • Inspirational Story

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Alan Metter
Written by
Amy Spies
Produced by
Chuck Russell
Music by
Thomas Newman

Everyone

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

Facts

April 12, 1985 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
April 12, 1985
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Rich Bitch, Screw the Rules, I Have Money!, Dances and Balls +9

  • Rich Bitch
  • Screw the Rules, I Have Money!
  • Dances and Balls
  • Catholic School Girls Rule
  • Skeleton Key Card
  • Little Miss Snarker
  • The Rival
  • Manipulative Bitch
  • A Round of Drinks for the House
  • Dance of Romance
  • Good Parents
  • The Fashionista

12 of 49 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Girls Just Want to Have Fun?"

Questions about Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Girls Just Want to Have Fun?

PrimeHooplaPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Girls Just Want to Have Fun streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Girls Just Want to Have Fun worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Girls Just Want to Have Fun okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Girls Just Want to Have Fun make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Is Girls Just Want to Have Fun 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.

What tropes does Girls Just Want to Have Fun use?

Rich BitchScrew the Rules, I Have Money!Dances and BallsCatholic School Girls RuleSkeleton Key CardLittle Miss SnarkerThe RivalManipulative BitchA Round of Drinks for the HouseDance of RomanceGood ParentsThe Fashionistaand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Rich Bitch, Screw the Rules, I Have Money!, and Dances and Balls.