Footloose
“The music is on his side.”
Synopsis
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.
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Footloose - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-29
Top Cast
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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
Arthur Rosenberg
Wes
Timothy Scott
Andy Beamis
Alan Haufrect
Roger Dunbar
Linda MacEwen
Eleanor Dunbar
Kim Jensen
Edna
Michael Telmont
Travis
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 1984
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$80M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.76x
+$71.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Pitchford
- Original Title
- Footloose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $8.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $80M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Dean Pitchford
Ric Waite
Paul Hirsch
Lewis J. Rachmil, Craig Zadan, Daniel Melnick
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ross
Director
Dean Pitchford
Screenplay
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Craig Zadan
Producer
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Paul Hirsch
Editor
Ron Hobbs
Production Design
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Max Kleven
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Footloose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Footloose about?
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.
Who directed Footloose?
Footloose was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in Footloose?
The principal cast of Footloose includes Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Chris Penn.
When was Footloose released and how long is it?
Footloose was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Footloose?
Footloose had a reported production budget of $8.2M and grossed $80M at the worldwide box office (9.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Footloose?
Footloose holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).