Footloose (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, Footloose is a drama, romance and music film directed by Craig Brewer, running about 113 minutes. “There comes a time to cut loose” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Footloose stars Dennis Quaid as Rev. Shaw Moore, Kenny Wormald as Ren MacCormack, Julianne Hough as Ariel Moore and Andie MacDowell as Vi Moore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Footloose has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $63.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Footloose page.
If you liked it. Fans of Footloose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Footloose (2011)?
- In US, Footloose is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Footloose worth watching?
- Footloose holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Footloose?
- Footloose stars Dennis Quaid, Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Andie MacDowell and Miles Teller.
- When was Footloose released?
- Footloose was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.