Flashdance movie poster

Flashdance

"Something happens when she hears the music... it's her freedom. It's her fire. It's her life."

April 14, 1983 1h 35m 6.5/10 (1,565 votes)

Originally released in 1983. Flashdance is a drama/romance film. directed by Adrian Lyne.

Starring Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, and Sunny Johnson

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.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date April 14, 1983 42 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (1,565 votes)
💰
Budget $7M Production budget
🎟️
Box Office $201.5M 28.8x return
🌍
Language English Original language
🎬
Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$201,521,203

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
  • The Guber-Peters Company
  • Polygram Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flashdance about?

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.

Who directed Flashdance?

Flashdance was directed by Adrian Lyne.

How long is Flashdance?

Flashdance has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Flashdance released?

Flashdance was released on April 14, 1983 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Flashdance?

The main cast of Flashdance includes Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Sunny Johnson, Kyle T. Heffner, Cynthia Rhodes.

Is Flashdance worth watching?

Flashdance has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,565 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.