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Streets of Fire

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1984 | 93 min | Action

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for action fans.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 214K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Walter Hill

  • Michael ParéTom Cody
  • Diane LaneEllen Aim
  • Rick MoranisBilly Fish
  • Amy MadiganMcCoy
  • Willem DafoeRaven Shaddock
  • Bill PaxtonClyde the Bartender
  • Deborah Van ValkenburghReva Cody
  • Richard LawsonOfficer Ed Price
  • Grand L. BushThe Sorels - Reggie
  • Rick RossovichOfficer Cooley