Footloose (1984)
A big-city teenager shakes up a small town's no-dancing rules, sparking romance and feel-good rebellion.
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 intense is Footloose?
Footloose has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. Rated PG.
What Footloose feels like
- Tone
- feel goodupliftingromanticearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightDate night
Where to stream Footloose
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Footloose for you?
Is Footloose scary?
No. Footloose is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Footloose gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Footloose sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Footloose OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Footloose?
Footloose runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Footloose?
Footloose is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Footloose have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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