

Girls Just Want to Have Fun
“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.
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?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| Canada | Crave Amazon Channel, Crave, CTV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Beamafilm, 7plus | Apple 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
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
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Cast of Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Sarah Jessica Parker
Janey Glenn

Helen Hunt
Lynne Stone

Shannen Doherty
Maggie Malene

Lee Montgomery
Jeff Malene

Morgan Woodward
J.P. Sands

Jonathan Silverman
Drew Boreman

Ed Lauter
Colonel Glenn

Holly Gagnier
Natalie

Biff Yeager
Mr. Malene

Kristi Somers
Rikki

Richard Blade
The DTV Host

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.











