Footloose (2011)
A big-city teenager brings forbidden music and dancing to a small town, sparking romance and rebellion.
Ren MacCormack is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where loud music and dancing are prohibited. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister’s troubled daughter Ariel in the process.
How intense is Footloose?
Footloose has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Footloose feels like
- Tone
- feel goodupliftingromanticearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionPartyFamily night
Where to stream Footloose
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 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-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Footloose?
Footloose runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream Footloose?
Footloose is streaming on Hoopla.
Does Footloose have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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