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Flashdance

1983·Movie·R·95 min·6.5(1,609)

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.

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Where to watch Flashdance in United States

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Where is Flashdance streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomNetflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaSuper Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, TF1+, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainNetflix, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilNetflix, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon 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
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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.

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Cast of Flashdance

Jennifer Beals

Jennifer Beals

Alex Owens

Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

Nick Hurley

Sunny Johnson

Sunny Johnson

Jeanie Szabo

Kyle T. Heffner

Kyle T. Heffner

Richie

Cynthia Rhodes

Cynthia Rhodes

Tina Tech

Lee Ving

Lee Ving

Johnny C.

Ron Karabatsos

Ron Karabatsos

Jake Mawby

Lilia Skala

Lilia Skala

Hanna Long

Philip Bruns

Philip Bruns

Frank Szabo

Micole Mercurio

Micole Mercurio

Rosemary Szabo

Malcolm Danare

Malcolm Danare

Cecil

Belinda Bauer

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.

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