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Girls Just Want to Have Fun

1985·Movie·PG·87 min·6.1(190)

Getting into trouble is easy but getting out of it is all the fun!

Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find new Dance TV performers, Janey and Lynne are determined to audition. The only problem is that Janey's father doesn't approve of that kind of thing.

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Where to watch Girls Just Want to Have Fun in United States

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Where is Girls Just Want to Have Fun streaming around the world?

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AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Beamafilm, 7plusApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

About Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is a 1985 English-language comedy, family and music film directed by Alan Metter. The cast is led by Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, Shannen Doherty. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun was produced by New World Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 12, 1985, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Alan Metter
Writers
Amy Spies
Release date
April 12, 1985
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
New World Pictures
#chicago, illinois#dancing#dance competition#catholic school

Girls Just Want to Have Fun cast & crew

Girls Just Want to Have Fun was directed by Alan Metter and written by Amy Spies.

The cast features Sarah Jessica Parker as Janey Glenn, Helen Hunt as Lynne Stone, Shannen Doherty as Maggie Malene, Lee Montgomery as Jeff Malene, Morgan Woodward as J.P. Sands, and Jonathan Silverman as Drew Boreman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Thomas E. Ackerman, and it was produced by Stuart Cornfeld and Chuck Russell.

Is Girls Just Want to Have Fun worth watching?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 190 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, family, and music, Girls Just Want to Have Fun is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Girls Just Want to Have Fun

In United States, you can stream Girls Just Want to Have Fun on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex, 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 Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Janey Glenn

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Lynne Stone

Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty

Maggie Malene

Lee Montgomery

Lee Montgomery

Jeff Malene

Morgan Woodward

Morgan Woodward

J.P. Sands

Jonathan Silverman

Jonathan Silverman

Drew Boreman

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

Colonel Glenn

Holly Gagnier

Holly Gagnier

Natalie

Biff Yeager

Biff Yeager

Mr. Malene

Kristi Somers

Kristi Somers

Rikki

Richard Blade

Richard Blade

The DTV Host

Candice Daly

Candice Daly

Girl in Hallway

Girls Just Want to Have Fun — FAQs

Where can I watch Girls Just Want to Have Fun in United States?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Pluto TV in United States.

Is Girls Just Want to Have Fun on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Girls Just Want to Have Fun is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Girls Just Want to Have Fun in?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Girls Just Want to Have Fun?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).

What is Girls Just Want to Have Fun rated?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 190 ratings.

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