Footloose (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Footloose is a drama and romance film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 107 minutes. “The music is on his side.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Footloose stars Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack, Lori Singer as Ariel Moore, John Lithgow as Reverend Shaw Moore and Dianne Wiest as Vi Moore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Footloose has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $80M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Footloose page.
If you liked it. Fans of Footloose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Footloose (1984)?
- In US, Footloose is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Footloose worth watching?
- Footloose holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Footloose?
- Footloose stars Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest and Chris Penn.
- When was Footloose released?
- Footloose was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.