

Footloose
“The music is on his side.”
When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.
Where to watch Footloose in United States
Click a service to open Footloose there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Footloose streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Kanopy | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Footloose
Footloose is a 1984 English-language drama and romance film directed by Herbert Ross. The cast is led by Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Kanopy.
Footloose was produced by Paramount Pictures and IndieProd Company Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 17, 1984, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $80 million worldwide.
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Writers
- Dean Pitchford
- Release date
- February 17, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $80 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions
Footloose cast & crew
Footloose was directed by Herbert Ross and written by Dean Pitchford.
The cast features Kevin Bacon as Ren, Lori Singer as Ariel, John Lithgow as Rev. Shaw Moore, Dianne Wiest as Vi Moore, Chris Penn as Willard, and Sarah Jessica Parker as Rusty.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ric Waite and it was produced by Craig Zadan and Lewis J. Rachmil.
Is Footloose worth watching?
Footloose holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 2,214 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Footloose is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Footloose
In United States, you can stream Footloose on YouTube TV and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. 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 Footloose

Kevin Bacon
Ren

Lori Singer
Ariel

John Lithgow
Rev. Shaw Moore

Dianne Wiest
Vi Moore

Chris Penn
Willard

Sarah Jessica Parker
Rusty

John Laughlin
Woody

Elizabeth Gorcey
Wendy Jo

Frances Lee McCain
Ethel McCormack

Jim Youngs
Chuck
Douglas Dirkson
Burlington Cranston

Lynne Marta
Lulu
Footloose — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Footloose in United States?
Footloose is streaming on YouTube TV, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Footloose on YouTube TV?
Yes — Footloose is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Footloose in?
Footloose is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Footloose?
Footloose runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Footloose rated?
Footloose is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 2,214 ratings.











