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8/10Entertaining drama with an amazing soundtrack and great performance from Jennifer Beals. Not the strongest story at times but still was enthralled through its reasonable 90-minute running time. **3.75/5**
Reviewed on May 6, 2020
Flashdance(1983)
Something happens when she hears the music... it's her freedom. It's her fire. It's her life.
6.5(1,653)1h 35m1983-04-14
DramaRomance
Flashdance Synopsis
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.
Flashdance (1983) is a drama and romance film directed by Adrian Lyne, released on April 14, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Sunny Johnson and Kyle T. Heffner. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,653 ratings.
- Director:
- Adrian Lyne
- Writers:
- Joe Eszterhas, Thomas Hedley Jr., Thomas Hedley Jr.
- Producers:
- Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer
- Cinematographer:
- Donald Peterman
- Composer:
- Giorgio Moroder
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, The Guber-Peters Company, Polygram Pictures
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $201,521,203
- Status:
- Released
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Flashdance Videos & Clips
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Flashdance Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Malcolm Danare
as Cecil
Belinda Bauer
as Katie Hurley
Key crew
Directed by Adrian Lyne, written by Joe Eszterhas, Thomas Hedley Jr. and Thomas Hedley Jr., produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.
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Flashdance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 1,653 ratings.
CinemaSerf
6/10Aside from the toe-tapper that was Irene Cara's title song, the rest of this film is really only notable because it shows the sheer determination of a young woman - "Alex" (Jennifer Beals) to make it. Initially, in a man's world as a welder more than holding her own, whilst at the same time she wants to swap her night-time dancing pole for a ballet school bar and prove that she has what it takes to become a top…
Reviewed on September 6, 2022
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Flashdance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flashdance online?
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Flashdance (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Flashdance?
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The main cast of Flashdance (1983) includes Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Sunny Johnson, Kyle T. Heffner and Cynthia Rhodes. The film was directed by Adrian Lyne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flashdance released?
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Flashdance was released on April 14, 1983 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Flashdance worth watching?
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Flashdance (1983) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,653 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Flashdance?
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