Flashdance
1983 · Movie · R · 95 min · ★ 6.5 · 37% critics
Alex Owens works odd jobs while dreaming of becoming a successful ballet dancer. Supported by her boss and boyfriend, she pursues her passion despite obstacles, preparing for an audition that could change everything.
Also known as Le Feu de la danse
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Details
- Years
- 1983
- Release date
- 1983-04-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Critic score
- 37/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (1,605 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Flashdance for its upbeat, 80s energy, toe-tapping music, and relentless aspiration toward dance stardom; Not for you if you want a deeper, more unpredictable story—similar vibes include Dirty Dancing or Footloose.
Pros: memorable soundtrack; standout dancing; inspiring drive | Cons: thin story; mixed acting; predictable tension
Themes
- dancing
- dance
- locksmith
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1984 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1984 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1984 · nominated
Cast & crew
Jennifer Beals
as Alex Owens
Michael Nouri
as Nick Hurley
Sunny Johnson
as Jeanie Szabo
Kyle T. Heffner
as Richie
Cynthia Rhodes
as Tina Tech
Lee Ving
as Johnny C.
Ron Karabatsos
as Jake Mawby
Lilia Skala
as Hanna Long
Philip Bruns
as Frank Szabo
Micole Mercurio
as Rosemary Szabo
Directed by Adrian Lyne