Flashdance (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Flashdance is a drama and romance film directed by Adrian Lyne, running about 95 minutes. “She works in a man's world. She dances in the world of her dreams.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex Owens, a teen 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’s in it. Flashdance stars Jennifer Beals as Alex Owens, Michael Nouri as Nick Hurley, Sunny Johnson as Jeanie Szabo and Kyle T. Heffner as Richie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Flashdance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $201.5M 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 Flashdance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flashdance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flashdance (1983)?
- In US, Flashdance 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 Flashdance worth watching?
- Flashdance holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flashdance?
- Flashdance stars Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Sunny Johnson, Kyle T. Heffner and Cynthia Rhodes.
- When was Flashdance released?
- Flashdance was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.