Footloose

A lively, heartfelt teen drama that mixes small-town rebellion, grief and romance with infectious dance energy and a satisfying, crowd-pleasing finale.

Directed by

Herbert Ross

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow

Tagline

The music is on his side.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting, warm and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Rebellion, grief, coming-of-age, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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