Flashdance poster

Flashdance (1983)

Film · 1h 35m · Rated R

Drama, Romance

A determined young woman pursues her ballet dreams while finding love and support in an earnest romance.

Feel-good and uplifting. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on MGM+, Kanopy (free) and Hoopla (free).

Flashdance parents guide

Moderate sex and nudity, and no real violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byAdrian Lyne
StarringJennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Sunny Johnson, Kyle T. Heffner, Cynthia Rhodes, Lee Ving

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