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Flashdance

1983Movie1 h 35 minR

DramaRomance
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic396.6Rotten Tomatoes37%60%

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about pop culture and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Something happens when she hears the music... it's her freedom. It's her fire. It's her life.

Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.

Feels like

  • Iconic 80s Musical
  • Inspirational Dance Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • Romantic Pursuit of Dreams
  • Energetic Soundtrack
  • Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Stylized Visuals
  • Uplifting & Hopeful
  • Youthful Ambition

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Adrian Lyne
Written by
Joe Eszterhas, Thomas Hedley Jr.
Produced by
Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson
Music by
Giorgio Moroder, Keith Forsey

Everyone

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Facts

April 14, 1983 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
April 14, 1983
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$202 million
Available in
96 countries

Tropes

"Friends" Rent Control, Flowers of Romance, Self-Made Man +9

  • "Friends" Rent Control
  • Flowers of Romance
  • Self-Made Man
  • Based on a True Story
  • Empathic Environment
  • Family-Friendly Stripper
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Award-Bait Song
  • Erotic Eating
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Talent Double

12 of 51 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Flashdance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flashdance?

KanopyHooplaMGM+

In the United States, Flashdance streams on MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is Flashdance worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Flashdance good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Flashdance?

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.

Was Flashdance a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$202 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $202 million worldwide, 28.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Flashdance use?

"Friends" Rent ControlFlowers of RomanceSelf-Made ManBased on a True StoryEmpathic EnvironmentFamily-Friendly StripperOnly Known by Their NicknameAmbiguous EndingAward-Bait SongErotic EatingSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeTalent Doubleand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including "Friends" Rent Control, Flowers of Romance, and Self-Made Man.