Girls Just Want to Have Fun
“Getting into trouble is easy but getting out of it is all the fun!”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-25
Top Cast
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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
Larry Gelman
Tailor
Stuart Fratkin
Sam
Mark Caso
Wolf
Ian Giatti
Zach
Margaret Howell
Mrs. Glenn
Terence McGovern
Ira
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Metter
- Screenplay & Story
- Amy Spies
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Metter
Amy Spies
Thomas Newman
Thomas E. Ackerman
David Rawlins, Lorenzo DeStefano
Chuck Russell, James G. Robinson, Stuart Cornfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Metter
Director
Al Jones
Stunt Coordinator
Amy Spies
Writer
Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
David Rawlins
Editor
Jeff Staggs
Production Design
Chuck Russell
Producer
Lorenzo DeStefano
Editor
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Betty Pecha Madden
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girls Just Want to Have Fun
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What is Girls Just Want to Have Fun about?
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.
Who directed Girls Just Want to Have Fun?
Girls Just Want to Have Fun was directed by Alan Metter.
Who stars in Girls Just Want to Have Fun?
The principal cast of Girls Just Want to Have Fun includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, Shannen Doherty, Lee Montgomery, Morgan Woodward.
When was Girls Just Want to Have Fun released and how long is it?
Girls Just Want to Have Fun was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Girls Just Want to Have Fun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girls Just Want to Have Fun was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girls Just Want to Have Fun?
Girls Just Want to Have Fun holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).