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Footloose
1984 107 min United States of America PG 16+
★6.6
Drama, Romance
Director: Herbert Ross
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Description
When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.
Budget:
$8.2M
US Gross:
$80.04M
Worldwide:
$80.04M
Starring
Kevin Bacon
Actor
Lori Singer
Actor
John Lithgow
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1985
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1985
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
Footloose is a quintessential 1980s teen drama that balances a simple, rebellion-fueled narrative with iconic musical sequences. While critics remain divided over its perceived formulaic writing and performances, audiences largely celebrate its nostalgic energy, strong soundtrack, and thematic focus on youth liberation.
| Score | The film features an iconic and high-energy soundtrack that remains its strongest, most enduring element. | |
| Theme | The narrative draws surprising emotional weight from its premise, grounding the town's resistance to dance in a nuanced exploration of a pastor's personal grief. | |
| Production | The choreography and dance sequences effectively capture the film's core theme of teenage expression and liberation. | |
| Acting | Kevin Bacon’s lead performance draws mixed reactions, with some praising his energetic charisma while others find his portrayal of a rebellious outsider unconvincing or overly dramatic. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are polarized: some viewers view the plot as a derivative collection of predictable teen clichés, while others find it a compelling, well-paced classic that avoids excessive melodrama. |