

Flashdance
“Something happens when she hears the music... it's her freedom. It's her fire. It's her life.”
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.
Where to watch Flashdance in United States
Click a service to open Flashdance there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Flashdance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, TF1+, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Flashdance
Flashdance is a 1983 English-language drama and romance film directed by Adrian Lyne. The cast is led by Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Sunny Johnson. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Flashdance was produced by Paramount Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and The Guber-Peters Company and made in United States of America. It was released on April 14, 1983, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $202 million worldwide.
- Director
- Adrian Lyne
- Writers
- Thomas Hedley Jr., Joe Eszterhas
- Release date
- April 14, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $202 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, The Guber-Peters Company
Flashdance cast & crew
Flashdance was directed by Adrian Lyne and written by Thomas Hedley Jr. and Joe Eszterhas.
The cast features Jennifer Beals as Alex Owens, Michael Nouri as Nick Hurley, Sunny Johnson as Jeanie Szabo, Kyle T. Heffner as Richie, Cynthia Rhodes as Tina Tech, and Lee Ving as Johnny C..
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Giorgio Moroder, cinematography is by Donald Peterman, and it was produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.
Is Flashdance worth watching?
Flashdance holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,609 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Flashdance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Flashdance
In United States, you can stream Flashdance on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Flashdance

Jennifer Beals
Alex Owens

Michael Nouri
Nick Hurley

Sunny Johnson
Jeanie Szabo

Kyle T. Heffner
Richie

Cynthia Rhodes
Tina Tech

Lee Ving
Johnny C.

Ron Karabatsos
Jake Mawby

Lilia Skala
Hanna Long

Philip Bruns
Frank Szabo

Micole Mercurio
Rosemary Szabo

Malcolm Danare
Cecil

Belinda Bauer
Katie Hurley
Flashdance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Flashdance in United States?
Flashdance is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Flashdance on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Flashdance is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Flashdance in?
Flashdance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Flashdance?
Flashdance runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Flashdance rated?
Flashdance is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,609 ratings.











